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Frack Off Locks Down Rig in the UK

reposted from The Guardian

Fracking protesters blockade rig depot

Demonstrators lock themselves to gates of drilling rig depot early this morning

Cuadrilla Shale Fracking Plant

The Cuadrilla site near Preston, possible precursor of many more. Photograph: Matthew Lloyd/Getty Images

Demonstrators against fracking have changed their direct action tactics this morning by blockading a compound in Chesterfield where the drilling rig used near Preston is being maintained. Continue reading

Just Do It! A tale of Modern-Day Outlaws Screening June 21st

7 p.m. @ Internationalist Books 405 W. Franklin St. Chapel Hill

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Just Do It lifts the lid on climate activism and the daring troublemakers who have crossed the line to become modern-day outlaws.  Documented over a year, Emily James’ film follows these activists as they blockade factories, attack coal power stations and glue themselves to the trading floors of international banks despite the very real threat of arrest. Continue reading