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Headline	Author	Published	Section
Focus on fossil fools A different way to mark April Fools' Day	Erik Hoffner	25 Mar 2008	Gristmill
Just one week until Fossil Fools Day! April 1 will mark a day of creative protest against global fossil energy industry hegemony, sparked by grassroots action group Rising Tide. Here's their list of suggested targets: New coal plants Proposed liquefied natural gas import terminals Proposed oil and natural gas pipelines Oil refineries Existing coal plants Local electricity providers Mountaintop removal mining sites near or connected to you Tar sands Che ...
Topics: coal, energy, fossil fuels, grassroots activism, oil sands, politics (all these topics)

BYOBlue Wear blue for Earth Day 2008 to vote for no coal!	Edward Mazria	12 Mar 2008	Gristmill
(high-res version here; free for distribution) Earth Day 2008 is going to be historic. We, along with numerous other groups around the nation, are calling on everyone to wear blue during Earth Day 2008 to signify a vote for no coal. Events will be happening around the world from April 19-22, so ... If you're attending the Earth Day event on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. on April 20, wear blue. If you're attending another major Earth Day event, wear blue. ...
Topics: coal, energy, grassroots activism, politics (all these topics)

South Florida <del Twenty-seven yoots arrested protesting construction of <del	David Roberts	20 Feb 2008	Gristmill
A while back, Al Gore wondered publicly why young people aren't out protesting in front of coal plants. Well, here you go: On Monday, a group of young people chained themselves together to prevent construction of a South Florida power plant -- 27 of them were arrested. [UPDATE: According to Matt in comments, it was a gas plant, not a coal plant. Should have read closer.] Those Palm Beach cops don't look very friendly (pictures from Rising Tide): That takes ...
Topics: coal, energy, Florida, grassroots activism, politics (all these topics)

The good and the ugly Anti-coal activism news	Erik Hoffner	24 Jan 2008	Gristmill
First, the good: here's a feature story in the new Orion magazine about the tactics and successes of the anti-coal activists who've helped halt, count 'em, 59 new plants, according to author Ted Nace. Ted also gives a huge rundown of links and resources for anti-coal activists. And the ugly: thanks to Maria Gunnoe's success organizing against mountaintop removal mining as a staff member of grassroots group Ohio Valley Environmental Coalition and now her lead role ...
Topics: coal, energy, grassroots activism, mining, politics, West Virginia (all these topics)

Let the games begin Ragtag youth and ABEC face off in South Carolina	Youth Movement	23 Jan 2008	Gristmill
Photo: iStockphoto On the eve of the South Carolina Democratic primary, some battles are being fought on stage, and others in the parking lot. This primary season, leading up to arguably the most important presidential election in recent history, has been a circus. Even outside the candidate events, voters waiting in line to cheer Huckabee or Obama might see confederate-flag-jacket-donning Ron Paul supporters espouse southern pride, orange-shirted vol ...
Topics: climate, coal, elections, energy, grassroots activism, politics, presidential race 08, South Carolina (all these topics)

Damage control The widening war between activists and coal	David Roberts	17 Jan 2008	Gristmill
According to AP, at least 48 coal plants are being contested in 29 states: From lawsuits and administrative appeals against the companies, to lobbying pressure on federal and state regulators, the coordinated offensive against coal is emerging as a pivotal front in the debate over global warming. Music to my ears. Naturally, the industry forecasts an apocalyptic future where ponies eat puppies and rainbows cry tears of blood: Industry representatives say th ...
Topics: climate, coal, energy, grassroots activism, politics (all these topics)

Lock box? Should Gore get arrested protesting coal?	David Roberts	31 Oct 2007	Gristmill
It's a little sketchily sourced, but according to Mark Hertsgaard Al Gore is "considering" joining the Rainforest Action Network in some direct action protest against coal plants -- which could well result in his arrest. Hertsgaard thinks it would be a good thing: If Gore did end up getting arrested during a protest against a coal-fired power plant, it would make front-page news throughout the world and put a spotlight on what some climate scientists a ...
Topics: Al Gore, coal, energy, grassroots activism, politics (all these topics)

MTR at the UN this week Press conference on Tuesday in NYC	Erik Hoffner	07 May 2007	Gristmill
A delegation of grassroots groups from around Appalachia will be at the UN's Commission on Sustainable Development meetings this week to discourage further MTR abuse and advocate for alternatives (More on them here: www.stopmtr.org). New Yorkers, turn up for this if you can: NEW YORK CITY//MAY 8, 2007 NEWS ADVISORY A delegation of Appalachia coalfield citizen groups will hold a news event at 2 p.m. on Tuesday (May 8, 2007) in Dag Hammarskjold Plaza Park to ca ...
Topics: coal, energy, grassroots activism, politics, United Nations (all these topics)

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