Lord Mandelson's plans for a green economy meet cold, hard reality as workers stage sit-in protest to save Vestas wind turbine factory from closure
… Workers protest to save wind turbine factory The … July 2009 News Climate Change Energy Wind Protest Renewables deccplan.jpg The UK's … cold, hard reality as workers stage sit-in protest to save Vestas wind turbine factory …
Thousands of small farmers in Poland are blockading motorways and holding demonstrations to demand land rights, a ban on GMOs and an end to oppressive health and safety regulations - and they are refusing to call off the protests until their demands are met.
… - and they are refusing to call off the protests until their demands are met. Poland's biggest ever farmers' protest is now entering its second week after … , said Edward Kosmal, chairman of the farmers protest committee for West-Pomeranian Region. …
Protesters have now blocked a Monsanto seed factory in Córdoba, Argentina for over two years, writes Ciara Low. Another eviction attempt is now imminent, and campaigners are calling for a big mobilization this Sunday to fortify the blockade and send out a strong message to Monsanto and its acolytes: 'No Pasaran!' - 'They shall not pass!'
… Argentina GMOs Seeds Farming Corporations Protest Law bloqueo-no-se-toca-cut.jpg Protesters have now blocked a Monsanto seed … site in January of last year. Recently the protesters received an eviction notice, …
A new wave of hydropower projects is under way in the quest for clean renewable energy but tribal and indigenous peoples continue to be ignored by those pushing through the plans
… on how the dam will affect them. Brazil protests Survival's campaigners point to the continuing protests in Brazil as evidence of the failure … and environment. In the latest in a series of protests, 300 Brazilian Indians occupied the …
At the heart of Poland's capital, Warsaw, farmers have founded a flourishing encampment known as the 'Green City', writes Julian Rose. It's a focus of protest against the sell-off of their land to agribusiness, the arrival of GMO crops, and the imposition of a failed 'Western' model of farming that's creating huge corporate profits while debasing food and bankrupting small farmers.
… Poland Farming Food Corporations Politics Protest GMOs Land Grabs … City', writes Julian Rose. It's a focus of protest against the sell-off of their land to … gifts of food and other items. In amongst the protesting farmers is Edward Kosmal, the owner …
Corporate lobbyists and their tame politicians love to present GMOs as being humanitarian in purpose, writes Colin Todhunter - as if they exist only to feed the starving millions. But if that's the case, why are they silent on genocidal land grabs, agrochemical poisonings and the destruction of efficient, productive smallholder farming?
… Politics India Mexico Argentina Trade oromo-protest-cut.jpg Where were the 'humanitarian' … GMO lobbyists? Hundreds of thousands of protesters in Ethiopia’s capital Addis Ababa … is outlined above on a daily basis: farmer protests on the streets of Delhi and local …
How can progressive movements rise above merely being right, to mount effective mass opposition to corporate rule and the dictatorship of the super-wealthy? By learning from Gandhi, writes Colin Todhunter, and devising new campaigns that engage with people's everyday concerns - like access to safe, wholesome, affordable, 'open source' food.
… and make little headway in galvanising mass protest, action or resistance to capitalism, … about a march about salt), who felt that protest against British rule in India should … from Africa and India to Ukraine and beyond. Protest and action against widespread …
Newly assertive citizens and consumers are putting the world's most feared and powerful corporations on the defensive, writes Ronnie Cummins. Now is the time to press home our advantage!
… " March Against Monsanto ", over a million protestors, many for the first time, marched … food community and environmental groups are protesting against the spread of GM corn, … lobbying, consumer boycotts and street protests, have forced Monsanto, the biotech …
Over 400 cities in 52 countries joined the March Against Monsanto yesterday with as many as a million people, or more, joining the global protest.
… a million people, or more, joining the global protest. Yesterday's March Against Monsanto … joined in the march and other anti-Monsanto protests taking place over 52 countries and 47 … cancer risks." A company's dark history Protestors were angered at many aspects of …
When fracking came to Balcombe in West Sussex in 2013, it divided village opinion, writes Joe Nixon. But the community is now united in its commitment to locally owned renewable energy, with solar projects on schools and farm buildings, and plans just in for a new 5MW solar farm.
… once peaceful community. The anti-fracking protesters arrived, setting up a makeshift … food and a real mix of people supporting the protest. This would become a much more …
An exciting new project has been launched to give children a chance to join in the GMO debate, writes Pat Thomas. With young people speaking up and becoming more aware of food, health and environmental issues, they deserve the platform to voice their concerns and join in a wider global network of youth working for positive change in the world they will inherit.
… school I staged a sit-in the cafeteria protesting the quality of the food we were … small delegation to the Principal's office in protest of the school rule which forbade girls … Kevin O'Leary to a debate after he called GMO protesters "just stupid" and suggested on his …
Ignoring its significant solar and wind power potential, Turkey is planning a massive 'dash for coal' with over 37,000 MW of new coal fired power stations.
… and to deploy state violence against protestors. This policy came to the world's … in downtown Istanbul, which led to huge protests in summer 2013 which were repressed … and its forest. In September Erdogan told protestors to "go and live in forests", and …
Treasury accused of writing a 'blank cheque' with taxpayers' money for bank to make environmentally-damaging investments
… at Tower Colliery, near the coal-mine-cum-protest-site Ffos-y-fran in Merthyr Tydfil, … us to know... NEWS Mining company targeted by protesters Vedanta Resources plc, the company …
Starbucks has positioned itself as a 'progressive' brand - but it's no such thing. It refuses to commit to fair trade coffee, organic milk, GMO-free / organic foods and snacks, and supports the mighty Grocery Manufacturers Association, lobbyist for GMOs and industrial agriculture.
… Food Organic GMOs Trade Fair Trade starbucks-protest-cut.jpg An anti-Starbucks rally. … CEO Howard Schultz: Switch to Organic Milk! Protest Starbucks All About Organics Millions …
When Michael Buckley took a white water rafting trip in Tibet in 2005, he had no idea of the adventure he was embarking on - a ten-year investigation of China ruthless exploitation of Tibet's mineral and hydroelectric resources, and its systematic attack on indigenous Tibetans, their culture and their survival on the land.
… Tibet. Despite this, Tibetans have bravely protested against dams and mining at great … system, supplying energy to Lhasa. Tibetan protest to save the sacred lake fell on deaf …
Following allegations of defying India's Biological Diversity Act (BDA), Monsanto faces a lawsuit from the Indian government, reports Rosie Spinks
… hand... NEWS Bayer clamps down on GM rice protest in India Campaigners in India are … and criminal intimidation following a protest last month against genetically …
Research by GM-Free Cymru shows that studies carried out for Monsanto and submitted to the US's Environmental Protection Agency in 1981 provided ample evidence that glyphosate caused cancer and other health problems. But the key documents were classed as 'trade secrets' and never published.
… evidence secret With Monsanto continuing to protest that glyphosate and Roundup are … by the WHO Working Group, and no matter what protestations may now come from Monsanto and …
Scotland’s First Minister Alex Salmond faces criticism over his decision to allow offshore oil drilling at the same time as pledging Scotland could achieve 100 per cent renewable energy by 2025
… is the trial more important than the protest? As nine climate change activists are …
Plans to introduce a controversial GM variety of brinjal (aubergine / eggplant) in Bangladesh are opposed by 100 civil society organisations around the world. As Mae Wan Ho reports, the issue is arousing powerful passions ...
… More than 20 Indian organizations in Kolkata protested against the commercial release of Bt … of local diets. There have also been protests in New Delhi, including one at Dilli …
The Paris Agreement provides a clear mandate to limit global warming, writes Jeremy Brecher. And with governments doing nowhere near enough, it's up to ordinary citizens - through civil disobedience if needs be - to make sure the world breaks free from fossil fuels. Let's make 2016 the year of 'Climate Insurgency'!
… Change COP21 Fossil Fuels Energy Renewables Protest d12-paris-cut.jpg The Paris Agreement …
Germany's 'Energiewende' has made the country a global renewable energy powerhouse. So why have its carbon emissions gone up? Not because of nuclear closures, writes Melanie Mattauch, but because powerful fossil fuel companies have blocked effective climate action. Now the fight is on as public calls to keep the coal in the ground get too loud to ignore.
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No matter how concerned we are about the quality of food we and our families eat, we can be sure governments are putting corporate profit first, writes Sally Beare. But we - Mums in particular - still have our power as consumers to push supermarkets and other retailers into going GM-free and keeping toxic agrochemicals out of the food chain. Let's use it!
… and out of our ecosystem. That starts with protesting against the imminent growing of GM …
Over £1 billion could be paid out by frackers to appease local communities in the UK. Yet Rebecca Cooke finds that wind and solar offers local people a better return ...
… been incredibly vocal about their anger, with protests and petitions to try and put a stop …
A huge turnout was recorded for the 2014 March Against Monsanto, with protests in over 400 cities in 52 countries and 47 US states. Dr Mae Wan Ho says this worldwide movement will keep on growing, until Monsanto and its toxic products are defeated.
… for the 2014 March Against Monsanto, with protests in over 400 cities in 52 countries …