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Social justice
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Judge Says State Violated Cop City Protester's Rights, Dismisses Terror Charge

A Georgia judge dismissed a domestic terrorism charge against Jamie Marsicano due to prosecution delays violating rights.
#plastic-pollution
#climate-change
London politics
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Climate Justice Organizers Hold Mock Funeral for 1.5C Paris Agreement Target

2024 marked the hottest year in history, highlighting urgent climate action needs as global fossil fuel reliance continues.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
3 months ago

Put Yourself in the Picture: Climate Speaker Panel (Alameda)

The event showcases local climate leaders to inspire community involvement in climate action.
London politics
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Climate Justice Organizers Hold Mock Funeral for 1.5C Paris Agreement Target

2024 marked the hottest year in history, highlighting urgent climate action needs as global fossil fuel reliance continues.
#protests
fromsilive
1 week ago
Environment

Hundreds march across Brooklyn Bridge to protest Staten Island pipeline, other projects

New Yorkers protested against natural gas pipeline projects, emphasizing a push away from fossil fuels and urging government leaders to block such initiatives.
fromGothamist
4 months ago
NYC politics

'National Day of Action' rally in NYC draws large crowds of protesters

Nationwide protests against Trump policies occurred, led by 50501, highlighting concerns over democracy, economic injustice, and environmental issues.
fromsilive
1 week ago
Environment

Hundreds march across Brooklyn Bridge to protest Staten Island pipeline, other projects

NYC politics
fromGothamist
4 months ago

'National Day of Action' rally in NYC draws large crowds of protesters

Nationwide protests against Trump policies occurred, led by 50501, highlighting concerns over democracy, economic injustice, and environmental issues.
fromAxios
2 weeks ago

Judge pauses construction at Florida's Alligator Alcatraz detention center

Friends of the Everglades stated their satisfaction with the ruling, highlighting expert testimony regarding the harm caused by industrial lighting and significant land impacts in Big Cypress National Preserve.
Environment
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
2 weeks ago

Crown Heights block makes history as Brooklyn's greenest * Brooklyn Paper

Crown Heights' Eastern Parkway won the Greenest Block in Brooklyn competition, showcasing urban gardening and community transformation.
fromHigh Country News
3 weeks ago

How one California community is turning an old oil field into protected habitat - High Country News

"On a clear day, the trails winding through West Coyote Hills near Fullerton, California, offer a sweeping view of the mountains rising over Orange County's suburban sprawl."
Environment
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Nigeria kills her sun: Death and vindication for Ken Saro-Wiwa, Ogoni Nine

The Niger Delta, which produces the crude that earned Nigeria 80 percent of its foreign revenues, teemed with gun-carrying soldiers from the military dictatorship of the feared General Sani Abacha.
Social justice
#online-harassment
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago

World's Governments Fail to Agree to a Moratorium on Deep-Sea Mining

Governments have yet to rise to the moment. They remain disconnected from global concerns and the pressing need for courageous leadership to protect the deep ocean.
Environment
#climate-protest
fromwww.amny.com
4 weeks ago
US politics

Climate activists arrested inside Moynihan Train Hall after they vandalize Meta offices | amNewYork

fromwww.amny.com
4 weeks ago
US politics

Climate activists arrested inside Moynihan Train Hall after they vandalize Meta offices | amNewYork

fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 month ago

Remembering Joanna Macy, author, Buddhist teacher, environmental activist

Macy synthesized principles of Buddhism, systems theory, and deep ecology philosophy to empower collective action toward environmental sustainability, inspiring ordinary people to heal the planet.
Mindfulness
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Families torn apart, charges of kidnap and theft: how plans for a giant mine have sown distrust and unrest in the hills of Jerico

Local farmers in Jerico, Colombia resist mining efforts by AngloGold Ashanti, fearing severe environmental damage and impacts on water sources vital for their community.
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Forest Protectors Launch Tree Sit and Lawsuits to Stop Ecocidal Logging in WA

The Murphy Company's devastation of the landscape slaps you in the face. Here on land owned by the state's Department of Natural Resources (DNR), a beautiful mature forest has been logged for hardwood, plywood, and other wood products. Hacked-off stumps are visible in all directions, a few trees left to stand. The former forest floor, once rich with organisms, now stands heaped into huge slash piles to be burned.
Environment
fromeverout.com
1 month ago

The Biggest Pride Month 2025 Events in Portland

Pattie Gonia blends campiness with environmental activism in the drag show 'SAVE HER!,' combining outdoor aesthetics with a call to action against climate change.
LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Slapp addict' Italian oil firm accused of trying to silence green activists

Eni faces allegations of intimidating critics through a series of defamation lawsuits aimed at stifling opposition.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Legal bullying': global protest rights on line in Dutch court case, say activists

This week's case was the start of a fightback by civil society groups determined to defend the democratic right to protest and free speech.
Social justice
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Indigenous and Green Groups Protest ICE's "Alligator Alcatraz" in the Everglades

Construction of a new immigration detention center in Florida's Everglades has sparked widespread protests and lawsuits from environmental groups and activists.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Swimming in urban waterways across the world should be a right, say campaigners

"At the world's first Swimmable Cities summit in Rotterdam, more than 200 representatives from over 20 countries gathered and plunged into the water. The summit aims to build a global network of swimmable urban waterways."
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Kardashians in Venice and a French Spiderman: photos of the day - Thursday

The Roman bath attracts over a million tourists but prohibits swimming due to health risks.
Glastonbury festival is now the largest music festival in the UK, attracting over 200,000 fans annually.
fromTESLARATI
1 month ago

xAI Colossus pollution concerns in Memphis continue

I stand firm that nothing matters if you cannot breathe clean air, drink clean water, and plant in clean soil.
Toronto startup
fromeuronews
1 month ago

Video. Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's wedding sparks protests in Venice

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's wedding in Venice has sparked protests from environmental and local activist groups.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

A Spree change: from Berlin to Oslo, Europe's urban swimmers take the plunge

Activists in Berlin are pushing to lift a century-old ban on swimming in the Spree River, citing water quality improvements and public safety.
fromPortland Monthly
2 months ago

Mosquito Fleet Expands Beyond Its Kayaktivist Roots

Not a lot of people think of kayaking as political, but when you're paddling in the middle of a Superfund site…it’s hard to ignore.”
Portland food
fromFuncheap
2 months ago

FREE: Comic Arts Fest 2025 at SF's Main Library

This year's Comic Arts Fest is packed with activities that highlight the creativity of San Francisco's arts community, featuring workshops, story times, and hands-on fun.
San Francisco
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Greenpeace in court: Romania takes aim at environmental NGOs DW 06/10/2025

The Romanian government is escalating efforts against civil society critics, particularly targeting Greenpeace Romania through legal action supported by the state-owned Romgaz energy company.
fromTheartnewspaper
2 months ago

Comment | Most forms of environmental protest are no longer possible-that's where the power of images comes in

"Surely you would think such an activity is illegal," Attenborough says, pointing out that not only is it legal, but also state subsidised, part of the $20bn spent every year supporting the overfishing...
UK news
#indigenous-rights
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Campaigners fight to save 120-year-old tree from irrational' local council

The article discusses the importance of quality journalism in addressing critical social issues.
Local campaigners are fighting against the removal of a historic London Plane tree deemed vital for urban ecology.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

Schwarzenegger tells environmentalists dismayed by Trump to 'stop whining' and get to work

Environmentalists should take action locally rather than complain about federal policy changes.
Schwarzenegger encourages grassroots climate initiatives despite federal opposition.
Paris food
fromThe Local France
2 months ago

IN PICTURES: Activists steal Macron wax figure from Paris museum

Environmental activism can take unexpected forms, such as the protest involving the theft of Macron's wax figure.
The incident raises questions about security in cultural institutions.
UK news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

The dirty secrets behind Myanmar's rare-earths boom DW 05/24/2025

In-situ leaching for rare earth minerals in Myanmar poses massive environmental risks and threatens local worker health.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

The Guardian view on protecting the Amazon: forest defenders must have support | Editorial

The upcoming Cop30 in Belem aims to prioritize civil society and Indigenous participation despite significant logistical challenges.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
3 months ago

Running for a cause: Climate at the RBC Brooklyn Half Marathon

Tina is also the author of the 2023 book Becoming a Sustainable Runner: A Guide to Running for Life, Community, and Planet .
NYC startup
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Taiwan prepares to close the curtains on nuclear power DW 05/12/2025

Hsieh Hsing-ching remains committed to the anti-nuclear movement, reflecting on a significant protest against nuclear waste in Lanyu.
fromThe Stranger
3 months ago

Slog AM: SPD Says Sorry, Tree Activist Protests in 80-Foot-High Fir, White Sox Fan Becomes Pope

Seattle's City Council is considering erecting digital billboards, prompting public outcry against constant advertising in the city.
SPD's new chief attempts to address past policing issues at Denny Blaine beach while still upholding indecency laws.
Tree activism is on the rise as individuals protest logging in sensitive ecological areas.
fromHuffPost
4 years ago

Ontario Pension Plan-Owned U.K. Airport Will Wreak Havoc On Climate, Say Villagers

The expansion of Bristol Airport poses significant environmental concerns, driven by financial interests, amidst urgent climate action calls.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Man Accused of Hacking Climate Groups Can Be Sent to U.S., Judge Says

An English court approved the extradition of Amit Forlit for running a hacking-for-hire operation targeting environmental groups.
Environment
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago

The civil engineer who stopped a port from being built in Tenerife

Carlos Mallo's activism began due to concerns over tourism's impact on Tenerife's ecosystems, leading him to found Innoceana.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

People can't imagine something on that scale dying': Anohni on mourning the Great Barrier Reef

Anohni Hegarty is documenting the Great Barrier Reef's decline while reflecting on appropriate ways to mourn its potential loss.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

He fought to stop the forest being felled. The price was 30 years in prison for a murder he says he did not commit

Pablo Lopez Alavez, imprisoned for murders he didn't commit, is believed by many to be jailed for his environmental activism against logging.
Environment
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

A woman lived up a 180-foot, 1,000-year-old tree for 2 years to save a forest from loggers. Meet Julia 'Butterfly' Hill.

Julia Hill's tree sit protest led to the preservation of iconic redwoods after 738 days in the tree.
Hill's activism highlights the value of civil disobedience in environmental protection.
#pope-francis
fromNew York Post
4 months ago
Environment

Leonardo DiCaprio honors Pope Francis after his death at 88, reflects on their 'deeply moving' meeting

Leonardo DiCaprio honors Pope Francis for his leadership in environmental issues and reflects on their impactful 2016 meeting.
fromtime.com
4 months ago
Environment

The Climate Pope: Francis and His Environmental Legacy

Pope Francis became a crucial moral voice for climate action, linking environmental issues to social justice throughout his papacy.
Environment
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Leonardo DiCaprio honors Pope Francis after his death at 88, reflects on their 'deeply moving' meeting

Leonardo DiCaprio honors Pope Francis for his leadership in environmental issues and reflects on their impactful 2016 meeting.
Environment
fromtime.com
4 months ago

The Climate Pope: Francis and His Environmental Legacy

Pope Francis became a crucial moral voice for climate action, linking environmental issues to social justice throughout his papacy.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Grassroots activists who took on corruption and corporate power share 2025 Goldman prize

Grassroots activists are vital in fighting environmental corruption and protecting biodiversity, as shown by this year’s Goldman Prize winners.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago

Capturing Water

The film examines how market-driven water management increases the rich-poor divide and contributes to broader environmental issues in South Africa.
Environment
Germany politics
fromThe Local Germany
4 months ago

'Denial of reality': Is Germany's future government ignoring the threat of climate change?

Germany's new coalition government risks undermining climate policy despite promises to meet emissions targets.
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