(2024-05-17). Protester Blockades The Mountain Valley Pipeline Access Road. popularresistance.org Roanoke County, VA – Early this morning, a pipeline fighter going by the name Mullein locked themself to barrels blockading Honeysuckle Rd, which provides access to the Mountain Valley Pipeline easement. This protest, along with many prior, is located on Poor Mountain, where the Yellow Finch Treesits protected some of the last standing trees in the MVP's path for two and a half years from 2018-2021. About a month ago, a similar action took place at this same location. Two grandparents had locked themselves to a large wooden opossum, stopping work for the day. | "Today, as I sit in the road on so-called Poor Mount…
(2024-05-17). Iran and Israel Need to Talk. counterpunch.org It's now been about four weeks since Iranian missiles filled Israeli skies, as humanity held its breath for nuclear war and possible extinction. If that strikes you as hyperbole, consider this: Had Israel suffered great damage, the war could have gone nuclear, and don't think for a minute that Russia and China would allow their
(2024-05-17). Wednesday 5/15: # SummerofHeat: Join the Summer of Actions Campaign Against Wall Street & Fossil Fuels. indybay.org Zoom organizing call: www.summerofheat.org/get-involved…
(2024-05-17). Wednesday 5/29: #Summer Of Heat: Join the Summer of Actions Campaign Against Wall Street & Fossil Fuels. indybay.org Zoom organizing call: www.summerofheat.org/get-involved…
(2024-05-17). The Problem With Electric Vehicles. counterpunch.org 
(2024-05-17). The digital euro is already being developed through European banks. expose-news.com Through the European Central Bank's 'climate and nature plan', banks that fall under its supervision are being reviewed and subjected to on-site inspections to monitor the progress of their "digital transformations." Although …
(2024-05-17). It's about to get colder and CO2 levels may drop to dangerously unproductive levels. expose-news.com On a Tom Nelson Podcast, Professor David Dilley discussed his perspective on global warming and the importance of understanding Earth's natural climate cycles. He emphasised that the current global warming cycle is …
(2024-05-17). Squeaky Plastic Pet Toys Found Contaminated with Toxic Chemicals Banned in Children's Toys. pressenza.com 
EcoWaste, PAWS: Keep Harmful Chemicals Out of Pet Toys: | 17 May 2024, Quezon City. The EcoWaste Coalition has discovered elevated levels of toxic phthalates (pronounced THAL-ates) in soft plastic toys for cats and dogs. These health-damaging chemicals have long been prohibited in children's toys and childcare articles, but are not regulated in pet toys. | For starters, phthalates refer to a group of synthetic chemicals that are added to polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic to make it soft and pliable, reduce brittleness, and improve durability. Six specific phthalates (namely DEHP, DBP, BBP, DINP, DIDP and…
(2024-05-17). Climate scientists sound new warning over devastating warming. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-05-17). Toxic Media Climate: 'Air Pollution Is As Invisible in the Press As It Is in Our Atmosphere'. bylinetimes.com 
(2024-05-17). Shaken by assassination attempt on Slovak PM Robert Fico, EU wonders if June elections can be free of violence. scmp.com In an increasingly vitriolic political climate, the last thing needed in the runup to the June European Union elections was an assassination attempt on one of the bloc's most controversial figures.
(2024-05-17). BJP went back on Sixth Schedule promise, will continue movement till demands are met: Sonam Wangchuk. devdiscourse.com In March this year, Leh, known for its breathtaking landscapes and monasteries, made headlines as climate activist Sonam Wangchuk led a 21-day fast in sub-zero temperatures seeking autonomy for Ladakh.
(2024-05-17). Plans to establish government service delivery points in Durban townships. sanews.gov.za Plans to establish government service delivery points in Durban townships | The Department of Employment and Labour in KwaZulu-Natal has announced plans to establish service delivery points within the township communities of Durban. | Provincial Operations Chief Director, Edward Khambula, made the announcement during an Employer Breakfast Session held at the KwaMashu Indoor Sports Centre, north of Durban, on Thursday. | Khambula said the Employment and Labour Service Delivery Office Points programme is in the pipeline for areas covering Inanda, Ntuzuma, KwaMashu (INK); and Umlazi township. | Khambula said the est…
(2024-05-17). Biden China Tariffs Infuriate Climate Activists. wattsupwiththat.com Climate change news seems to be taking the Chinese line on the tariff issue – but who expected anything different?>
(2024-05-17). Labour Won't Stick to Conservative Spending Plans, Ed Miliband Confirms. bylinetimes.com The most senior Labour figure yet has confirmed that the party will not follow Conservative spending plans if elected later this year. | Speaking to Byline Times, Shadow Climate Change and Net Zero Secretary — and former Labour Leader — Ed Miliband addressed concerns that the party might not promise enough to inspire voters, claiming that its plans are both realistic and necessary. | It comes as Labour faces criticism from some on the left of its new '
(2024-05-17). Government 'Independent Adviser' Who 'Backs Ban' on Climate and Palestine Groups has Paid Roles with Defence and Business Lobbyists. bylinetimes.com The Government's 'independent adviser' on domestic extremism — who has reportedly backed banning certain pro-Palestine groups — is the chair and paid adviser for a defence sector lobbying organisation, it has emerged. | Earlier this week, extracts were It will reportedly call for supposedly 'extreme' campaign…
(2024-05-17). Many of the 'Climate Experts' Surveyed by the Guardian in Recent Propaganda Blitz Turn Out to be Emotionally-Unstable Hysterics. wattsupwiththat.com I sense very little data and science underpins their anti-natalism, but a great deal of ideology and manipulation. So how can we explain these scientists' views, if we don't believe that they emerge from science?>
(2024-05-17). In a debut book, a love letter to eastern North Carolina — and an indictment of colonialism as a driver of climate change. grist.org
(2024-05-17). Compulsory smart meters crucial to fight 'real and growing risk' of drought, experts warn. wattsupwiththat.com Smart water meters must be made compulsory across all households to protect the UK against climate change, the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) has warned.
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