sean at climate camp

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Hey SEAN Climate Camp was great. We had a neighbourhood bursting with cake and two grand affinity groups! - if you want to see how hott everyone is in the media check out these links compiled by James of the CC media crew:October 12New Matilda – And now for a healthy emissionCrickey – Greens talk common sense on climate billIllawarra Mercury – Climate Camp slideshowIllawarra Mercury – Editorial: Any changes in climate must be aired aboveSt George & Sutherland Leader – 13 Arrested at Helensburgh climate change protest2SER (the wire) – Activists lose patience with politiciansOctober 11Sydney Morning Herald – Activists arrested at NSW coal mineDaily Telegraph – Activists chained to coal mine conveyor beltCourier Mail – Climate Change activists chain themselves to coal conveyorABC – Protestors lock down coal mineChannels Ten and SBS : News hereAnd also- see this rad little film of SEAN people halting conveyor belts for four hours and pulling off a sweet banner drop...
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Student night blockade against uranium mining in Meghalaya, India

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Shillong, Oct 14 – The influential Khasi Students Union (KSU) has announced a two-night road blockade in Meghalaya beginning Wednesday to protest a proposed uranium mining project in the state.The road blockade would affect vehicular movement, specially night passenger buses and goods laden trucks, on the national highways between Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram and Tripura.The blockade will be on from 7 p.m. till 5 a.m. Wednesday, and then again for the same duration Thursday.‘The KSU at a meeting Tuesday decided to intensify its stir… to protest the Meghalaya government’s decision to lease out land to the Uranium Corporation of India Limited (UCIL),’ said KSU president Samuel B. Jyrwa.‘The KSU believes the uranium project would harm the environment and health of people living adjoining areas,’ Jyrwa said.The state government has tightened security across the Khasi and Jaintia Hills of southeastern Meghalaya.‘We are concerned that the proposed road blockades may affect other northeastern states too,’ Meghalaya principal secretary (home) Barkos Warjri told reporters...
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QEAN Training Camp: November 27-29

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When: Friday 27th - Sunday 29th NovemberWhere: Chowan Creek Rd, UkiHow much?: 20-60, fee waivers available if you needHow to register: click here and fill out the form!Combining popular ed workshopping and plenty of relaxation and time for fun, QEAN gigs are a chance to get away from the city lights and learn a whole bunch about how to sustain and energise organising and activism.This time around, we'll be gathering in northern nsw for two splendid days of learning about the theories and practice of popular education. We'll spend the Saturday exploring the benefit of education for social movements, and how the ways we undertake education is crucial in whether we are working for disempowerment or empowerment. Sunday we'll have the chance to turn theory into practice and develop our own workshops for training participants. Great music, good food and company throughout.Time to get your feet dirty and your mind re-energised and re-focused. Let's gather and make this future happen!...
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Join us next week at Climate Camp '09

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We hope to see you next weekend at Climate Camp '09 at Australia's oldest coal mine: where actions speak louder than words.From Friday October 9 – Sunday 11th, pitch your tent alongside hundreds of others at Climate Camp '09 – or stroll in for an afternoon – for great workshops, music, art, food and positive climate action.________________________________________________THE DETAILSWhen is it? Friday October 9th (set up from 9am, Welcome to Country at 12 midday); to Sunday October 11th.  You can also check out the Facebook event.How do I get there? Helensburgh Park, Helensburgh (40 mins south of Sydney).  Check out the map at here.  It's easily accessible by train and car, see here for details and directions.  We'll have huge marquees, toilets, showers, decorations, kitchens, tents, solar panels galore, and a whole lot more.How much? Anyone is welcome to come to Climate Camp '09, and entry is by donation.  We're suggesting a range of $5 per day (for low-income folks...
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