Im sure you know that Hurricane Helene has been devastating to many part of Southern Appalachia. And Im sure you know that a lot of support for those affected by climate disasters isn’t done by the federal government or private companies, but by regular people organizing to help each other,… Continue reading
On February 23, 2024, the Rising Tide North America’s legal team successfully fought back against Mountain Valley Pipeline’s (MVP) frivolous attempt at an SLAPP suit against land defenders and organizations, when a VA judge (removed) Rising Tide from the case. Rising Tide North America issued the following statement: “Rising Tide… Continue reading
Rising Tide North America issued the following statement on the frivolous litigation being brought by Mountain Valley Pipeline (MVP) against land defenders and organizations: “This lawsuit is MVP’s latest attempt to intimidate public participation and subvert free speech. Across the country, fossil fuel companies like MVP are increasingly turning to… Continue reading
cross-posted from the Green and Red Podcast Bob and Scott talk with author, labor historian and activist Jeremy Brecher who’s been engaged at the intersection of labor, the environment and the climate for decades. Listen in: https://apple.co/4aOCwqf Over 50 years ago, Jeremy authored “Strike,” a labor history classic. And then… Continue reading
cross-posted from ABC A NSW magistrate has told protesters involved in a demonstration that ground coal exports to a halt in Newcastle that it was clear they acted out of “genuine desire” to bring about change. The protest, organised by the group Rising Tide in November, saw hundreds of people… Continue reading
cross-posted from the Green and Red Podcast The most recent United Nations Climate Conference resulted in an agreement between nearly 200 nations about the next steps in dealing with the climate crisis. It included for the first time ever language around transitioning away from fossil fuels. Heralded in some quarters… Continue reading