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Coal targetted in huge protest
Posted July 14th, 2008 by georgeMedia Release
12th July 2008
Coal targeted in huge protest
Who: climate protesters
What: march and coal train blockade
Where: Islington Park, Islington, Newcastle
When: 10 am, Sunday July 13
Hundreds of people from all over Australia will attempt to peacefully prevent coal trains from reaching the port of Newcastle tomorrow morning to protest the expansion of the coal export industry and the prospect of climate catastrophe.
Protestors will gather at Islington Park at 10am and march to Carrington coal terminal where they will attempt to peacefully occupy the coal train line on its way to the port.
The action will be the biggest direct action protest against coal and climate change in Australia’s history. NSW Treasurer Michael Costa yesterday criticised the protest, saying that shutting down the port at Newcastle for just one day would cost $34.5 million dollars.
The protestors have been taking part in the “Camp for Climate Action since Thursday, and further protests are expected.
“This protest is part of a growing movement of people calling for a rapid and effective transition away from Australia’s dependence on coal for power and coal exports”, Georgina Woods said today.
Media Release: Clmate Camp begins
Posted July 8th, 2008 by georgeMedia Release 8th July 2008
*Coal blockade camp begins*
Participants in the first Australian camp for climate action began to set up this morning at Wickham Park in Newcastle. Attendance is expected to grow with the Garnaut Review reinforcing concerns about climate change.
The community protest and blockade of a coal train line on Sunday will be preceded by three days of workshops and forums across a range of topics including emissions trading and a just transition for the coal industry.
Monday will see smaller groups fan out across the Hunter Valley in sit-ins and direct actions at coal infrastructure. “Climate Camp is about creating a peaceful movement for urgent action on climate change and to end our addiction to coal”, Georgina Woods camp spokesperson said today. “We have people from all walks of life and from across the country coming to Newcastle.
A big group is even traveling from Western Australia to be part of this historic week of action.” “Treasurer Michael Costa has attacked the camp, as well as the Garnaut Review, but as Professor Garnaut pointed out yesterday this is just further evidence of his well known climate denial.”
Climate Camp Action Flyer - for emailing to your friends!
Great flyer about the Sunday July 13th mass community action - for downloading and sending onto your networks!
New Neighbourhoods Added
Posted June 26th, 2008 by paulFour new neighbourhoods have just been added. They include a parents' neighbourhood and ones from Canberra and SA. See them at http://www.climatecamp.org.au/neighbourhoods
Sunday July 13th - community protest to stop coal exports!
Join the peaceful community protest
When: 10am Sunday 13th July.
Where: Begin at Islington Park, march to Carrington coal terminal.
What: On 13th July, hundreds of people from across the country will take part in Ausralia’s biggest single direct action protest against coal and climate change. Please join us to be part of this historic movement.
The protest begins with a colourful rally and march, and you don’t need to be willing to be arrested to come along. We will march to Carrington coal terminal where members of the community will walk onto the coal rail line to stop coal exports in their tracks.
Climate Camp Reader - available for download!
CoverWith just two and a half weeks until Australia's first Camp for Climate Action, download the Camp reader. Fifty pages full of diverse and exciting articles on coal, climate science, global trade and global warming, just transitions, poetry, fantastic photos, comics, tips for community organisers, more information about the Camp for Climate Action, and some the challenges and successes of peoples' movements confronting coal in the UK, USA, across Australia and in downtown Newcastle.
To get a taste of exciting discussions, workshops and action download the Camp for Climate Action reader below. Hard copies will be available at the Camp or send an email with your name and address to reader@climatecamp.org.au
Camp for Climate Action - Newcastle - July 10-15th, 2008 - six days of inspiring workshops, sustainable living and community direct action at the world's largest coal port. Hope to see you there.
Climate Radio Spots
Posted June 11th, 2008 by naught101 The wonderful people from ClimateRadio in Sydney have uploaded some recordings from climate camp forums. You can download or hear them from their website: climateradio.blogspot.com
or go directly to them directly from the links below:
