The extraction and transportation of oil can lead to irreversible spills. These spills damage surrounding ecosystems, destroying biodiversity and livelihoods of fenced communities and contaminating drinking water.
Greenpeace in Monte Carlo: activists protest against insurance companies’ support for oil development
Following a report released by Greenpeace Africa and its partners last weekend analyzing the specific commitments of insurance and reinsurance companies to the oil auction in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC
Press Release: Symbolic Climate Mass Grave Funeral to #StopSpectra
West Roxbury, MA – On June 29, 2016, 12 faith leaders and 11 others were peacefully arrested while obstructing the construction of the West Roxbury Lateral pipeline.
John Huber, Obama’s New Hammer
Recently, Obama appointed John Huber, the lead prosecutor in a trial involving nonviolent direct action against crude oil pipelines, as the new US Attorney for Utah.
Court Appearance and Planning for Mass Grave 6 Trial
Today, my co-defendants Nora Collins, Karenna Gore, Dave Publow, Sophia Wilansky, Callista Womick, and I appeared in court in West Roxbury
A Lesson from Katrina
In the climate movement, a recurring question often arises: “When will people wake up and take the necessary steps to truly tackle the climate crisis?”
PA Township Legalizes Civil Disobedience
Grant Township, located in Indiana County, Pennsylvania, has made history by passing a groundbreaking law that legalizes nonviolent direct action to halt frack wastewater injection wells within the Township.
Nuclear Is Not the Answer
Eric Holthaus, known for his insightful climate journalism, recently penned an article advocating for nuclear power as a solution to climate change.
The Value of Protest
As a fervent supporter of Bernie Sanders, my initial reaction to the Black Lives Matter protest at Netroots Nation was one of disappointment.
Climate Movement, Don’t Back Down at Paris #COP21
Today, French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius proposed scaling back demonstrations outside the COP 21 climate negotiations in Paris from large marches to a smaller rally of 5,000 people.