Oxford Ecology Newswire Archive

25-06-2005 10:31 | 8 comment(s)

Newsflash: The Oil Is Running Out!

In short, the so called "alternatives" to oil are actually "derivatives" of oil. Without an abundant and reliable supply of oil, we have no way of scaling these alternatives to the degree necessary to power the modern world.
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07-06-2005 16:14 | 0 comment(s)

Speaker event: Coca Cola - behind the greenwash

Talks and discussion thursday about coke's environmental and human rights abuses - very relevant at the moment because of the Water Sustainability Scholarship it offers at Linacre College. Read more >>

05-06-2005 22:37 | 0 comment(s)

Scientists vs Environmentalits - Thursday 9th of June at the Vaults

WHICH IS THE BIGGER OBSTACLE TO
PROGRESS ON SOLVING THE PROBLEM OF CLIMATE CHANGE?

Listen, learn and join the debate! Read more >>

28-05-2005 19:18 | 17 comment(s)

High-profile climate change campaigner goes nuclear

Mark Lynas, author of climate change book "High Tide" and long-time direct activist has written in this week's New Statesman magazine of his conversion to nuclear power as a solution to climate change. Read more >>

20-05-2005 14:25 | 0 comment(s)

The communerty is walking in Oxford

The is an initiative to encourage people to walk more... Read more >>

17-05-2005 15:17 | 2 comment(s)

Anti-nuclear activists declare Drake's Island nuclear free state

Anti Nuclear Action - Sarah Lasenby from Oxford has helped occupy the nuclear free state of Drake’s Island in Plymouth Sound Read more >>

05-05-2005 15:03 | 0 comment(s)

Facing Climate Change & Other Great Adventures

Deep Ecology - A talk by Joanna Macy

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04-05-2005 22:53 | 0 comment(s)

Battle to save Oxford University tree from the axe becomes more urgent

Students, academics and local politicians continue their battle to save a one hundred year tree from being felled by developers. The copper beech tree grows amidst buildings on Oxford University's science campus but is due to be cut down as part of the development of a new biochemistry building. Read more >>

04-05-2005 16:19 | 1 comment(s)

Climate Change debate

Rising Tide, Campaign against Climate Change, People & Planet and Tearfund campaigners are debating the future of climate change campaigning on the openDemocracy website Read more >>

26-04-2005 16:46 | 1 comment(s)

BATH PEACENIK PIRATE GATHERING - DROP ANCHORS NOT BOMBS!

Celebrate mayday with the Peacenik Pirates in bath. Activities include info stalls, music, poi lessons and bucaneer antics. DROP ANCHORS NOT BOMBS! Read more >>

16-04-2005 07:37 | 0 comment(s)

Facing Climate Change & Other Great Adventures

A talk by Joanna Macy, 6-8.30pm Monday 9th May 2005. Wesley Memorial Church, New Inn Hall street, central Oxford. £2-£5 on the door. Read more >>

04-04-2005 15:35 | 20 comment(s)

Latest Corporate Watch Newsletter: housing and corporations

The April-May Corporate Watch Newsletter focuses on aspects of Labour's housing policy -- and how it is set up to help construction and property corporations while possibly evicting thousands of tenants from their homes.

Plus international and local news and features Read more >>

04-04-2005 15:07 | 1 comment(s)

Community seed swaps

From little seeds do they grow .... Read more >>

24-03-2005 23:13 | 4 comment(s)

Seedy Sunday in Oxford

Seedy Sunday resently happend at the new Action Resoure center in the East Oxford Communerty Center. The idea was originally imported from Vancouver Island, Canada where Sharon Rempel of Saltspring Seeds started the idea of a Seedy Saturday. But of course, seed swapping is nothing new and there are many good reasons why people have been doing it for centuries all over the world. Read more >>

21-03-2005 17:49 | 1 comment(s)

Facing Global Warming & Other Great Adventures

experiential activities to harness heart as well as head - workshop almost full but evening talk is free and takes 400 people.

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15-03-2005 12:02 | 3 comment(s)

PAPUAN FREEDOM CAMPAIGN LAUNCHED IN OXFORD

A new campaign for West Papua Freedom is launched this week in Oxford. Read more >>

05-03-2005 00:01 | 0 comment(s)

Graffiti from around Oxford, pt 11

This striking work leaves those of us in the know in no doubt as to its message !

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03-03-2005 17:31 | 2 comment(s)

Linslade – Demonstration - Saturday 5th March 9.15 and more trees threatened.

On SATURDAY 5th MARCH @ 9.15 a demonstration against the bypass will be held at the Wing Hill roundabout, junction of A418 and A505. Read more >>

23-02-2005 16:52 | 0 comment(s)

INVITATION FOR BRAZILIAN HUMAN RIGHTS DOCUMENTARY FESTIVAL SUBMISSIONS!!

Film makers are invited to submit documentaries on human rights and ecology theemes for Brazilian film festival.

The festival is in Northen Brazil , is in its 4th year and held in the most beautiful location. All expenses covered for selected films...

See you in paradise Read more >>

15-02-2005 11:54 | 3 comment(s)

Council Bailiffs Duped by Protestors

Protestors NOT evicted at Linslade. The protestors retreated under the cover of darkness as a surprise tactic against the Council. The fight goes on.... Read more >>