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Environment Work Calls for Patience and Humour

For those who care deeply about the environment and labour on its behalf, it pays to be patient … and have a sense of humour. I was reminded of the need for both these traits at the most recent Environmental Defence Society (EDS) annual conference. I was one of a couple ... keep reading

Written by Gord Stewart this month, about Branding, Climate Change, marketing, Politics & Government, Smart Growth, Sustainability, Tourism

Greenpeace 30 moved to St Petersburg Jail

Russian authorities continue to hold the Greenpeace 30 in detention, despite pledging to lift the piracy charges held against the activists. The activists have been held for more than a month. Russia’s powerful Investigative Committee announced last week that the piracy charges – which carry a 15-year jail sentence – would ... keep reading

Written by Daniel F. this month, about Action, Protest, & Activism, Climate Change, Environment & Wildlife, Polar Sea Ice, Politics & Government

French Court Upholds Fracking Ban

France’s constitutional court has  upheld a ban on hydraulic fracturing, ruling that the law against the energy-exploration technique known as fracking is a valid means of protecting the environment. The 2011 law “conforms to the constitution” and is not “disproportionate,” the court in Paris said in a decision posted ... keep reading

Written by Celsias last month, about Action, Protest, & Activism, Industry & Business, Law, Politics & Government

Extreme Oil Drilling in NZ Oceans

The size of this exploratory area, just in case anyone was thinking it was small is the size of Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium combined. It's massive ! Here are some answers from some government departments on these subjects.Their words, not ours.   Could you tell us about the "safe ... keep reading

Written by Celsias last month, about Action, Protest, & Activism, Climate Change, Coal & Oil, Politics & Government

Offshore Oil in NZ - The World Can Not Use it and Survive

    if you havent seen this Campbell Live interview on TV3 tonight it is well worth a look    But lets look at what Simon Bridges didn't answer : Is there a relief rig? As far as we understand there are no relief rigs in the Southern Hemisphere with with sufficient capacity ... keep reading

Written by Celsias last month, about Action, Protest, & Activism, Climate Change, Environmental Disasters, Politics & Government

Offshore Oil Drilling- Coming to an Extremely Deep Ocean Near You

So the Government loves offshore oil drilling. And are about to allow exploration in extremely deep waters off a coast near you. By law they only have to consult iwi and hapu. They don't even legally have to consult  your local government, let alone what you think about the ... keep reading

Written by Celsias last month, about Action, Protest, & Activism, Children and Families, Climate Change, Coal & Oil, Politics & Government, Rivers, Lakes, and Oceans

Australia Turns Back the Clock on Climate Change

We interpret everything according to our own experiences. With that in mind, it would seem somewhat surprising that in Australia, of all places, a startlingly high number of people still deny climate change. Most Australians do believe in it, but in a country that no longer has a science minister ... keep reading

Written by Worldwatch Institute/Daniel Yeow last month, about Climate Change, Coal & Oil, Environment & Wildlife, Environmental Disasters, Politics & Government

SEANZ Welcomes Political Support for Distributed Generation

 The Sustainable Electricity Association of New Zealand (SEANZ) today welcomed the Green Party’s clean energy proposals, designed to drive the uptake of distributed generation and help New Zealand meet  its 90% renewable 2025 target.   Brendan Winitana, Chairman of SEANZ says that while New Zealand’s solar energy sector is ... keep reading

Written by Celsias last month, about Clean Technologies, Innovation, Lifestyle & Behavior, Politics & Government

Will You Stand Up for the Environment - Greens

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Written by Celsias last month, about Action, Protest, & Activism, Politics & Government

Eight More Detained in Russia After Arctic Oil Protest

A further eight Greenpeace International activists have been detained for two months in Russia pending an investigation into possible charges of piracy. The eight will join 22 others, including a freelance videographer and freelance photographer, detained on Thursday following a peaceful protest against Arctic oil drilling. Greenpeace International pledged to ... keep reading

Written by Celsias in September, about Action, Protest, & Activism, Climate Change, Coal & Oil, Politics & Government

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