Rising Tide UK - Action:Days of action

Camp for Climate Action - Day of Action Plans Revealed.

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 18:12:24 +0200

JOIN WITH THOUSANDS IN MASS ACTION TO SHUT DOWN KINGSNORTH POWER STATION
CHOOSE YOUR ADVENTURE – LAND, SEA OR AIR

This summer the Camp for Climate Action will be located in Kent near Kingsnorth coal-fired power station, where 10 million tonnes of carbon dioxide are pumped into the atmosphere every year. On Saturday August 9th, the camp will culminate in a spectacular mass action to shut down the power station. Why Kingsnorth? While the power station is scheduled for demolition, its owners E.ON are planning to build a brand new coal-fired plant in the same place – a ludicrous response to the climate crisis threatening hundreds of millions of lives around the world. The Camp for Climate Action has other ideas. Beginning on August 9th, we intend to shut down Kingsnorth – permanently!

Mayday Climate Action Reports

Sun, 04 May 2008 21:28:07 +0200

Mayday Mayday! Activists target climate snatchers around the country.

Coventry
Leamington Rising Tide and People and Planet visited the E.on headquarters at Westwood Business Park in Coventry to expose the truth behind E.on's greenwash and show that carbon capture is a false solution to the problem of climate change. People arrived at 8am to hand fliers to the workers. One protester occupied the roof of the building. Banners were erected reading "POLLUTE.ON NO MORE GREEN WASH". There was juggling and a picnic outside the doors of the building as the protestors waited for a march of students from Warwick University People and Planet to arrive at 1.30. The marchers came with a replica model of the coal power station and a game of 'catch the carbon' with balloons and nets. The protesters gathered outside the building and then the sign outside was painted green to symbolise the e.ons greenwash.

May and June - Days of Climate Action

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 13:54:21 +0200

Fossil Fools Day was such a great sucess - Now is not the time to pause for breath, now is the time to continue building out networks, continue skill sharing and continue taking action! And here are the dates of the next two Days of Action on Climate Change, called by the Network for Climate Action in co-operation with the Rising Tide Network and the Camp for Climate Action. 1st May - Mayday Mayday: Invasion of the Climate Snatchers & 3rd June - The Climate Action Day that bites.

Fantastic Fossil Foolery! UK Action Round-up

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 20:28:38 +0200

What a day! UK actions by the numbers:
35 actions
20 cities
44 arrests

Check out the Fossil Fools Day page for all the amazing actions in other countries, including the US, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, South Africa and Australia; as well as media coverage from around the world. And read on for the scoop on all the UK actions.

Homeless Polar Bears in Court

Wed, 12 Dec 2007 15:41:45 +0100

...and then go with friends to protest again against RBS.

Four homeless polar bears appeared before Bristol Magistrates Court today 14th November. We were arrested after blockading the Royal Bank of Scotland corporate offices on Avon St. as part of the National Day of local action on 15th October called by Rising Tide. The day of action was to highlight the role of the Royal Bank of Scotland in financing the oil and gas industry resulting in climate chaos throughout the world.

Fossil Fools Day, April 1st 2008

Thu, 06 Dec 2007 14:45:27 +0100

**Three Resources For The Day**

1. Leaflet to hand out on the day
Explains the basics of Fossil Fools Day but has a big empty white space for you to add the specifics of why you are taking action in the way that you are, why you are at the location you have chosen and your website or contact details. The editable Photoshop files can be downloaded here - front and here - back. If you don’t have Photoshop, the leaflet is also available as a Word file so you can print it off (4 per piece of A4) then physically glue your text in the empty space before you photocopy the leaflet.

RBS Day of Action Round Up - 34 actions!

Mon, 15 Oct 2007 19:23:34 +0200

From Edinburgh to Cornwall, blockades to invisible theatre, RBS has felt the sting today. As of 6PM on Monday, we've heard of 25 actions so far with more expected to still come in. Read on, check back soon, and let us know if you've done something in your area! And a huge well done to all involved.

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Edinburgh RBS HQ: Campaigners from Edinburgh University People and Planet group held a demonstration outside the RBS national headquarters on St. Andrew’s Street, giving out information to customers, holding banners and placards, and waving oil covered hands. Photos and full report: http://scotland.indymedia.org/newswire/display/4654/index.php

15th October - National Day of Local Action against Royal Bank of Scotland

Wed, 29 Aug 2007 21:17:24 +0200

**Update**
Today's the day! There are actions taking place all over the country, including:

PRESS RELEASE: 'Climate refugees' locked up at the Oil Bank of Scotland, Bristol

A group of 'climate refugees' is blocking the vehicle entrance to the Royal
Bank of Scotland's Corporate Offices at Temple Quay to shine the spotlight

G8 Day of Action Round-Up - 15 Actions in 4 Continents!

Fri, 08 Jun 2007 15:20:19 +0200

Reports have so far come in of actions in London (Esso and lastminute.com targeted), Bristol (Critical Mass), Norwich (petrol station blockade) and Nottingham (activists picket A453 exhibition) in the UK, Evershagen (Shell garage) in Germany, Lisbon and Porto (battle for climate justice and carbon trading street theatre) in Portugal, Sao Paulo (Critical Mass) in Brazil, Whanganui-a-Tara (Tour of EEEVil) in New Zealand and Asheville (Bank of America targeted), San Francisco (Critical Mass), Florida (natural gas plant targeted) and Portland (anti-dam/no boarders) in the US. Read on to find out all about them, and make sure to email info@risingtide.org.uk with any other actions we haven't heard of yet!

Chronicle of global resistance to the 2006 G8 Summit!

Tue, 18 Jul 2006 23:18:38 +0200

July 14, 2006 was a Global Day of Action against the G8; July 15th was an International Day of Action for Climate Justice, against climate change and the G8. Below is a partial list of anti-G8 actions that happened on these days around the world, and on other days in St. Petersburg and elsewhere during the past week. A number of actions against climate change (including many Critical Mass bike rides) also occurred on July 14. We continue to receive information about additional actions -- stay tuned to www.rtc.revolt.org and int.ru.indymedia.org for updates! Contact g8@risingtidenorthamerica.org if you have an action to report!

Ceildh On the Clyde

Sat, 25 Jun 2005 00:32:01 +0200

Friday 8th July, 2pm, Glasgow

As part of the day of action against the root causes of climate change on Friday 8th of July, we will be Ceildhing on the Clyde. This is in opposition to the M74 extension, that will cut through the heart of Glasgow and increase carbon burning traffic. It is also an expression of solidarity with people fighting the root causes of climate change everywhere.

Details for the Ceildh...
More info on the Day of Action...