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Power to the People: A Week of Action and Remembrance

This past week has been beyond inspiring – a lot needs to change and people everywhere are making it happen. I was lucky enough to take part in and support a small slice of what’s been taking place.

Kayaktivists Greet Shell’s Damaged Ship in Portland

About 75 "kayaktivists" activists protested against Shell’s Arctic drilling on Saturday afternoon, holding a peaceful on-the-water rally against the company's ill-judged activities.

Kayaktavists Try to Stop Shell Igniting Arctic “Carbon Bomb”

As dawn broke over Seattle yesterday, dozens of kayakers paddled out to confront Shell’s vast Polar Pioneer drilling rig and tried to prevent it from leaving port.

BP Gulf Oil Disaster: 5 years On and the Gulf South is Rising

As we mark 5 years since the start of the BP Gulf oil disaster, we stand with Gulf South Rising and all those resisting the industry. The Seas are Rising and So Are We.

FBI Accused of “Silencing” Grassroots Activism

Yesterday, the Republican-backed Senate tried and failed to overcome the Presidential veto on the controversial Keystone XL pipeline.

People’s Climate Moments

It was a day of huge roars but also small whispers, small moments and momentary glimpses of a beautiful future. Seconds-long reminders that we’re not alone, that we’re in this together, that the world is small and big and diverse and unified all at the same time.

Britain’s Day of Action Against Fracking

The UK had never seen a day like it. Yesterday, there were over a dozen protests against fracking across the country, from Wales to the North West, from London to Manchester.

Thousands Attend Californian Anti-Fracking Rally

They came in their thousands from across the Sunshine State. On Saturday, the largest anti-fracking rally and protest in California's history took place in the state capital of Sacramento.