(2021-03-24). New report: World's 60 largest banks have poured $3.8 trillion into fossil fuels since Paris Agreement; climate groups sound alarm as financing for fossil fuel expansion continues to rise. nationofchange.org Even amidst the global economic downturn, fossil fuel financing numbers were higher in 2020 than 2016.
(2021-03-24). Mountain Valley Pipeline Extracts One Tree Sitter At Yellow Finch Blockade. popularresistance.org Elliston, VA – On Tuesday, March 23rd, 2021, police extracted one of two tree sitters at the Yellow Finch blockade in the path of the Mountain Valley Pipeline. A large crane was used to reach the tree sit from Yellow Finch Lane and extract the sitter, who had locked themself to the tree. They were arrested, charged with trespassing, and are being held without bond (set by the Montgomery County magistrate). Today is day 931 of the Yellow Finch Tree sits. As of 9: 00 p.m., the second tree sitter remains in their blockade.
(2021-03-24). Extinction Rebellion demands urgent action on climate. greenleft.org.au Extinction Rebellion organised a series of civil disobedience actions in Perth, calling for urgent action to stop climate change. Alex Salmon reports.