Dispatch From Lima: Climate Justice At COP20

Cross-posted from chriseaton [dot] net Dear ones and fellow travelers, I arrived safely in Lima Wednesday night, but even before I got here the grave challenges and inspiring opportunities of the COP20 United Nations climate negotiations had set into full swing. I’m traveling here on behalf of Rising Tide North… Continue reading

Rising Tide North America Statement of Solidarity with Ferguson

Rising Tide North America Statement of Solidarity with Ferguson In response to last night’s grand jury decision in St. Louis, Rising Tide North America issued the following statement: “Rising Tide North America is continental network of climate justice groups and individuals challenging the root causes of climate change and for… Continue reading

Canadian Police Arrest 24 Resisting Kinder Morgan Pipeline on Burnaby Mountain

RCMP arrests 24 on Burnaby Mountain Caretakers call for ongoing solidarity presence, say “This pipeline will not be built” VANCOUVER – RCMP have arrested at least 24 Burnaby Mountain caretakers and supporters today, as police moved in to remove a long-standing protest presence against Kinder Morgan’s pipeline survey crews. Arrests… Continue reading

Seattle Grandmothers Block Department of Ecology Entrance Before Oil Hearing

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  Contact – Abby 206 484 9857 More photos and media will be available throughout the day. Grandmothers Block Department of Ecology Entrance Before Oil Hearing Lacey, WA – Currently, seven members of the Seattle Raging Grannies are blocking the entrance to the Department of Ecology headquarters, stalling traffic… Continue reading