another bilboard gets the Bristol treament (other billboards are felled – see previous posts under ‘
another bilboard gets the Bristol treament (other billboards are felled – see previous posts under ‘sabotage‘ or “culture jamming / subvertising“categories)…
Corporate greed and mindless materialism threaten to destroy the planet. Act now
Ten reasons to join the protest at Milford Haven LNG
1. The supposed justification for this facility is that we need a secure source of energy when we run out of our own. When is this projected need going to exist? We have just received a pipeline from the huge stocks of Norway. We have so much gas we haven’t got room to store it.
Corporate greed and mindless materialism threaten to destroy the planet. Act now
Ten reasons to join the protest at Milford Haven LNG
1. The supposed justification for this facility is that we need a secure source of energy when we run out of our own. When is this projected need going to exist? We have just received a pipeline from the huge stocks of Norway. We have so much gas we haven’t got room to store it.
2. If the possibility of having to rely on Russian gas at some hypothetical point in the future represents a strategic threat to our energy supply, how does getting it from the Middle East in vulnerable ships improve our security?
3. The answer is that Qatar, which has the third largest reserves of LNG in the world after Russia and Iran, is the staunchest ally of the USA in the Middle East. Coincidentally the LNG company operating out of Milford is owned by the US giant Carlyle group, whose involvement with the Bush Neo-cons is well documented, and who stand to make enormous profits. http://english.pravda.ru/comp/2002/06/25/31119.html
http://www.ameinfo.com/94204.html
4. The planning process has been pushed through, against public protest into safety factors, as a prototype of the Blair governments need to secure energy supplies from private companies. Effectively their power depends on maintaining central control of the legislation related to planning for large energy projects.
5. The Haven is eminently unsuitable for this kind of project; being located in hazardous waters and situated within metres of numerous oil storage tanks. SIGTTO – the industry’s safety consultation network has condemned the siting of the LNG Terminal at Milford.
http://sigtto.re-invent.net/DNN/
6. The pipeline is ostensibly so large to act as a storage facility as a deterrent to Terrorist attack. Not only is this untenable in view of the vulnerability of the ships, but this kind of pressurised pipe has no precedent in this country and its safety remains a mystery which they have refused to investigate.
7. This whole project is totally unnecessary. As the film Inconvenient Truth points out, we can solve our energy needs and climate change by adopting energy efficiency measures. In this light such massive investment in wasteful technology is absurd and distracts us from the need to create long-term renewable solutions.
8. This whole affair represents the steamrollering of public participation. The first many knew, including those who had signed consents for a “pipeline� of unspecified dimensions to cross their land, of the massive destruction wrought on 200 miles of welsh countryside with motorway size routes cut through priceless landscapes, was when they suddenly found it all happening.
9. In many places the routes have passed perilously close to dwellings, electrical cables and, as in the case of Trebanos, where they have at last prevented them blasting through the mountain, poses a significant risk of landslides. Previous accidents using this technology don’t bear contemplating; the precautionary principle must apply here.
10. Why should this development come through the heartland of rural Wales? Reports suggest the terminal and Re-gassification plant should be sited offshore and brought in somewhere along the Bristol Channel. This shows that corporate interests are at stake and even vie with each other to determine that the route of the pipeline does not go through their land.
http://www.green-culture.blogspot.org
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Contractor Details for LNG pipeline
22.11.2006 19:06
Main contractor fo LNG pipeline are:-
Land Marine Project Engineering Ltd
Dock Road North
Bromsborough
Wirral
CH6 2LN
Tel No 0151 641560
Fax No 0151 6449990
http://landandmarine.com
A quick look at website lists they are undertaking contracts for MOD as well working in even more enviromental parts of the globe
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In the face of concerted opposition from local people, the government has reversed its decision to allow the pipeline constructors to use explosives close to the village of Trebanos in South Wales.
BBC news report on the reversed decision from the DTI.
This clearly would not have happened without the campaign of resistance from local people, so this is only the first step on the path to stopping this enormously destructive pipeline.
Hi folks,latest update from radford mill farm is that despite repeated attempts at negotiation with Richard Fox, the landlord, we have been forced by his behaviour to occupy the farm on a squatting basis. We were trying to negotiate a new wave of help for the place and save it as an organic farm and eco project.
Hi folks,latest update from radford mill farm is that despite repeated attempts at negotiation with Richard Fox, the landlord, we have been forced by his behaviour to occupy the farm on a squatting basis. We were trying to negotiate a new wave of help for the place and save it as an organic farm and eco project.
We were taken to court on 16th Nov. In Bath, at the county court. Where the case has been adjourned and referred to Bristol county court. We are now waiting for a date this may come in a few weeks or hopefully will not be dealt with until the new year.
There are a good number of legal arguments and we are confident that this process may take many months. Now is the time for action! We are going to talk to the Climate change camp group (meeting at ythe Albany Centre, Montpelier, Bristol Sat 18th Nov 11am -7pm.) and are discussing the possibility of taking direct action and setting up a camp at the farm to raise the issues of sustainable land use,climate change and land distribution as well as many more environmental issues.
At this critical time for the environment we must take action and call on all who care for the future to come to the farm and take part in change. We have a talking circle every weds 7/8pm to share feelings,thoughts and discuss actions.
We must carry on as if we will be at the farm for a long time to come and anticipate a long drawn out campaign across many parts of the land.
We would like to hear from anyone who would like to run a workshop or event and help with farm work. The farm is under new co-ordination and we need help to network it. Please forward this email to your lists. Hopefully we will be having a winter solstice celebration make a diary note. For further info for action contact Phoenix 07769 791387 (http://www.circlecommunity.org)
If not now then when, if not us then who. is it you? One Love Many hands
make light work.
U cant Kill the spirit.
Saturday November 25th 2006 is Buy Nothing Day (UK), It’s a day where you challenge yourself, your family and friends to switch off from shopping and tune into life. Anyone can take part provided they spend a day without spending!
Saturday November 25th 2006 is Buy Nothing Day (UK), It’s a day where you challenge yourself, your family and friends to switch off from shopping and tune into life. Anyone can take part provided they spend a day without spending!
This year our message is simple, shop less – live more! The challenge is to try simple living for a day, spend time with family and friends, rather than spend money on them.
Buy Nothing Day also exposes the environmental and ethical consequences of consumerism. The developed countries – only 20% of the world population are consuming over 80% of the earth’s natural resources, causing a disproportionate level of environmental damage and unfair distribution of wealth.
This year, Buy Nothing Day will be biggest 24-hour stand-off from the need to shop. People in around the UK will make a pact with themselves to take a break from shopping as a personal experiment or public statement and the best thing is – IT’S FREE!
Events are planned in Birmingham city centre inbetween Starbucks and Tesco on New Street.
World Buy Nothing Day is on saturday the 25th of November, we will be celebrating it on the east end of Princes street in Edinburgh.
To challenge the rampant consumerism that overshadows the festive season we will be celebrating WORLD BUY NOTHING DAY in Edinburgh. On saturday the 25th of November at the east end of Prince’s street we will be having a FOOD NOT BOMBS stall, along with festive musicians, and carnival. We will also have a Green Santa’s grotto with face painting and a space for kids to make their own presents and cristmas cards.
World Buy Nothing Day is on saturday the 25th of November, we will be celebrating it on the east end of Princes street in Edinburgh.
To challenge the rampant consumerism that overshadows the festive season we will be celebrating WORLD BUY NOTHING DAY in Edinburgh. On saturday the 25th of November at the east end of Prince’s street we will be having a FOOD NOT BOMBS stall, along with festive musicians, and carnival. We will also have a Green Santa’s grotto with face painting and a space for kids to make their own presents and cristmas cards.
This event hopes to promote a reduction in the amount of things we buy and more ethical consideration about the impacts upon our planet and its people of our consumption. We also want to help people discover a more fun way to celebrate the festive season than simply buying stuff. So bring along your kids for a fun day out from 11 until 4.
http://www.buynothingday.co.uk/
http://www.consumermonster.com/
Come down to Bilston Glen anti-road protest camp on the 26th of November for the Sunday free cafe.
This month we will be opening the “Bilston cinema in the woods” with an evening of political films. There will be folk music and drumming througout the day, there will be Reiki and massage and of course the famous free cafe. It is also a great chance to find out about our campaigns in defence of nature, meet loads of free minds and enjoy an evening in the woods around the campfire. Bring booze and whatever else, wrap up warm and celebrate the beautiful little woodland that is Bilston Glen.
Come down to Bilston Glen anti-road protest camp on the 26th of November for the Sunday free cafe.
This month we will be opening the “Bilston cinema in the woods” with an evening of political films. There will be folk music and drumming througout the day, there will be Reiki and massage and of course the famous free cafe. It is also a great chance to find out about our campaigns in defence of nature, meet loads of free minds and enjoy an evening in the woods around the campfire. Bring booze and whatever else, wrap up warm and celebrate the beautiful little woodland that is Bilston Glen.
To get there simply take the number 37 or 47 bus from North Bridge or Nicolson st in Edinburgh and ask the driver to let you off at Bilston Glen, go down the gate next to the bus stop and you’re there. If you have any problems call the site phone on 07753280009. If you miss this months free cafe, dont worry they happen on the last sunday of every month but you come down whenever you like. We have plenty space in the the trees if you want to stay. Everyones welcome, so see you there.
20.11.2006
Housing project in Cornwall targeted by protesters against urban sprawl
Last night a site of housing development in Helston was targeted by a group of concerned citizens.
Locks on a digger were glued and slogans sprayed over the windows.
20.11.2006
Housing project in Cornwall targeted by protesters against urban sprawl
Last night a site of housing development in Helston was targeted by a group of concerned citizens.
Locks on a digger were glued and slogans sprayed over the windows.
This action was taken to highlight the increasing urban sprawl that is attacking our countryside.
Cornwall does not need more homes. There are enough homes in Cornwall, but we have to abolish the second homes that lie empty for eleven months of the year.
We need our wild spaces. We do not need urban sprawl.
20.11.2006 Over 20 Birmingham activists today shutdown the Shell petrol station on Bath Row nr. Five Ways, Birmingham for over three hours (no arrests !!!) Over 20 activists initiated the daylight blockade of the central Birmingham Shell station. Three protestors ‘locked on’ in the entrance to prevent access to the station whilst others strung banners … Continue reading “Birmingham activists close Shell petrol station in Rossport Solidarity action”
20.11.2006
Over 20 Birmingham activists today shutdown the Shell petrol station on Bath Row nr. Five Ways, Birmingham for over three hours (no arrests !!!)
Over 20 activists initiated the daylight blockade of the central Birmingham Shell station. Three protestors ‘locked on’ in the entrance to prevent access to the station whilst others strung banners across the exits and a ledge looking over the forecourt (pictures to come). There were no serious encounters with motorists and passers by were generally supportive of the demo, the aims of which were to disrupt Shell’s operations and to raise awareness of the struggle of the community of County Mayo, Ireland against Shell’s construction of a dangerous and experimental pipeline which poses not only a danger to the environment of this idyllic part of Ireland but also the people of County Mayo. Protestors also tried to obtain a statement from the company but were unsuccessful.
Police took over 20 minutes to respond to the action but on arrival failed to convince the protestors to move on, with half-hearted vague threats of arrest for obstruction of the highway, breach of the peace, and even witholding identity (which isnt a crime duh). In the end there was little the small group of ill prepared local pigs could do except stand by, wave bemused motorists on and take some late photos on a knocked up digital camera.
The protest ended peacefully at a time determined by the protestors after a meeting to which the franchisee was invited to give a formal response to the protest. The blockade lasted a total of three hours.
Police followed some of the protestors to a nearby restaurant after the action, going as far as entering the premises to conduct surveillance before the owner of the business asked them to leave on the grounds they were harrassing his customers for no reason.
http://www.corribsos.com/ (Shell to Sea – Campaign against Shell in Ireland)
28 miles from Oxford, the biggest and most powerful lasar system in the world is being built at the nuclear weapons factory, Aldermaston, at a cost of £183 million (on the scale of Heathrow’s terminal 5). Greenpeace’s report on 20th. Oct. exxposed the sham of the government’s stance this year (May 22nd. ) when Dan Browne, Defence Secretary insisted “The Atomic Weapons Establishment is not engaged in the development of any new warheads”. The Green peace report revealed testimony by US nuclear weapons scientists that the new facilities are in fact for designing and building new nuclear weapons. So much for parliamentary debate!
28 miles from Oxford, the biggest and most powerful lasar system in the world is being built at the nuclear weapons factory, Aldermaston, at a cost of £183 million (on the scale of Heathrow’s terminal 5). Greenpeace’s report on 20th. Oct. exxposed the sham of the government’s stance this year (May 22nd. ) when Dan Browne, Defence Secretary insisted “The Atomic Weapons Establishment is not engaged in the development of any new warheads”. The Green peace report revealed testimony by US nuclear weapons scientists that the new facilities are in fact for designing and building new nuclear weapons. So much for parliamentary debate!
GREENPEACE iIS JOINING WITH THE BLOCK THE BUILDERS CAMPAIGN TO HOLD THE BIGGEST PROTEST WALK AND INSPECTION of this site on MONDAY 27th November. People will be coming from all over the UK to raise the issue of what is happening at Aldermaston.
To build new nuclear weapons would not only be to commit ourselves to the waste of £75 billion over the next 30 years it also totally undermines the Non-Proliferation Treaty.
If you can come to the Greenpeace/Block the Builders event, contact Malcolm on malcolm.carroll@uk.greenpeace.org. His phone number is 07717802892. He will advise you where to meet with others for the pre-meeting on the Sunday 26th. November. You can ask him about overnight sleeping facilities.
http://www.pontardawe.org.uk/
gives you all you need
so no excuses
very low police prescence,
enormous local support
http://www.pontardawe.org.uk/
gives you all you need
so no excuses
very low police prescence,
enormous local support
they love us, and we love them
we can win this one
more bodies needed though!
especially during mon-fri as many of us have jobs to keep up…. unfortunately.
get down there, its great!
4 min video report from the occupied LNG pipeline at Trebanos in South Wales.
Trebanos report – video/x-ms-wmv 9.0M
