Climate change is no laughing matter – but that doesn’t mean we can’t confront the Fossil Fuel Empire with subversive humour. Once again the Fossil Fool jokers were out in force celebrating the beginning of BP Tar Sans Fortnight of Shame, here's a round up of the actions that happened, let us know if you're isn't here.
Call out to join the co-mutiny!
Bristol Co-Mutiny Convergence Space: LOCATION REVEALED!
If you haven’t heard through the grapevine already Bristol Co-Mutineers have taken an old cathedral (of the holy apostles) near the Triangle in the
Clifton/Hotwells area. The address is: Bristol Pro Cathedral, Park Place, BS8 1JW
The phone number in the building for anyone is: 07805756159 (this is also the number for the media to call).
See http://comutiny.wordpress.com/ for stuff going on till 20th September.
Solidarity with Vestas workers
4 August 2009
On Tuesday 4th August, protesters (including Bristol Rising Tide) descended on the Bristol Headquarters of the Environment Agency in Aztec West carrying windmills and banners to support the action of Vestas workers who have occupied the St Cross wind turbine factory on the Isle of Wight for the last two weeks because of plans to close the site with the immediate loss of 600 jobs. A further two solidarity demos took place on Friday 7th August. A couple of Bristol RT'ers also visted the Isle of Wight.
Rossport Solidarity Camp
May - June 2009
Over the past 48 hours E.on has been targeted across the UK. If your action is not listed below, email E.on F.off (eon.foff@gmail.com) to let them know what happened where you were.
Fed Up Polar Bear Disrupts National BBC Wildlife Magazine HQ
11 December 2007
Stopping Shell's greenwash at the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Awards
15 December 2007
It hasn’t been an easy week for the organisers of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Award and the Bristol Museum, or their sponsor and proud wildlife destroyer— sugardaddy Shell Oil Company. All week, concerned individuals from around Bristol have been exposing the truth about Shell and the public institutions who are helping to greenwash them.
...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.
More than thirty climate activists, including members of the Rising Tide network, joined with local residents from Merthyr Tydfil in stopping excavation work for a full day on Britain’s biggest ever open-cast coal mine at Ffos-y-fran in South Wales.
On the morning of 5th December, activists evaded police and security before taking over the 1,000 acre site on a hilltop near Cardiff. Dressed as clowns and polar bears, they chained themselves to bulldozers and other heavy machinery to prevent work on the mine and unfurled large banners. (CLICK ON 'read more' TO SEE VIDEO).
Tim Helweg-Larsen, from Machnynlleth, said:
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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