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The Extreme Energy Gathering

Submitted by brt on Tue, 19/03/2013 - 09:42

Extreme Energy Gathering, 27/28th April 2013
At MERCi, Manchester, UK

The Extreme Energy Gathering will bring together diverse campaigns and communities that are resisting extreme energy extraction methods for a weekend of networking, strategising and sharing of skills and knowledge.

What is Extreme Energy?

South West Extreme Energy Gathering

Submitted by brt on Tue, 19/03/2013 - 09:38

South West Extreme Energy Gathering, 30th March 2013, 10 – 4pm

A gathering is taking place at Hamilton House, Stokes Croft in Bristol to bring together people interested in or active around resisting extreme energy developments in the South West.

The day will be an opportunity to:

*Find out about different campaigns in the South West
*Understand the concept of Extreme Energy & connect local campaigns to the bigger picture
*Build relationships & solidarity between groups
*Share strategies and skills

The event takes place a month before the national Extreme Energy Gathering that is taking place in Manchester 26-28th April.

What is Extreme Energy?

Kickstarting Frack Free February: Community Resistance to Extreme Energy Workshop

Submitted by brt on Mon, 11/02/2013 - 10:33

Frack Free February was kickstarted this weekend with a workshop at the Kebele Social Centre on Community Resistance to Extreme Energy followed by a fundraising evening of acoustic folk rock and punk, raising over £150 towards the Frack Free Somerset campaign.

Community action training workshop, Bristol

Submitted by brt on Fri, 18/01/2013 - 16:40

Sat 16 Feb, 1.30 - 5pm: Community Action Training
Kebele, 14 Robertson Road, Bristol, BS5 6JY.

Civil disobedience has been an important part of resisting extreme energy developments around the world. Learn a variety of techniques for blockades and lock-ons, and how to work together to stay safe on an action. Please email bristol@risingtide.org.uk if you are going so that we have an idea of numbers.

Part of the Frack Free Feburary month of action.

Community Resistance to Extreme Energy: Workshop & Benefit Gig

Submitted by brt on Tue, 15/01/2013 - 11:58

As part of the Frack Free February month of action, Frack Free Somerset in collaboration with Frack Off are leading a workshop on community resistance to extreme energy.

Plans afoot for Frack Free February

Submitted by brt on Tue, 15/01/2013 - 11:54

Frack Free Somerset are days away from announcing a full line up of events taking place across Somerset, North Somerset & Bristol in February.

What is Frack Free February?

Frack Free February is a Month of Action in Somerset with public meetings, talks, stalls, workshops, actions and more all raising awareness about the threats to our communities and the bigger picture of extreme energy.

The Frack Free February Month of Action is an opportunity to:

The Big Rig Revolt – Sat 1st Dec

Submitted by brt on Tue, 13/11/2012 - 00:23

A dark cloud is gathering. The threat of unconventional gas development hangs over us all. With almost 100 test wells permitted and the first production development threatening Scotland, the government’s dash for gas depends on the creeping sell off of the British Isles.

This cabal of opportunistic extraction companies, government mandarins and political jokes think they are getting away with it. They are so FRACKING wrong.

On Dec 1st there will be a nationwide simultaneous show of resistance.

‘Extreme gas’ project proposal gets heated response in Wells

Submitted by brt on Thu, 27/09/2012 - 11:46

A packed public meeting at Wells Town Hall on Tuesday night, gave a heated response to the proposals by UK Methane to carry out test drilling for Coalbed Methane in Somerset.

How could fracking affect Somerset?

Submitted by brt on Thu, 30/08/2012 - 20:41

How could Fracking affect Somerset?

A public meeting with a panel of stakeholders to answer your questions.

Tuesday 25th September 2012, 7 – 9pm, Wells Town Hall

Are you concerned about how hydraulic fracturing could affect Somerset? This is an opportunity to ask questions & listen to speakers both for and against fracking and its potential affects on communities and ecosystems across Somerset.

For more information or to request a space on the panel please email: info@frackfreesomerset.org

Anti-nuclear action in Finland: Olkiluoto Blockade & Camp 6-13 Aug 2012

Submitted by rt1 on Sun, 15/07/2012 - 12:39

Rising Tide Finland passed on this message regarding the up and coming anti-nuclear camp and day of action in Western Finland. Please forward it to friends, any relevant lists, etc.

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