Archive - Jul 22, 2004

Free the Klamath River, Take Action to Bring Down the Dams

The Klamath Tribes and environmentalist traveled to Scotland this week for the Scottish Power shareholders meeting. Scottish Power owns the Klamath dams and have stated their intent to not allow for fish passage or dam removal for the next 50 years, despite the fact that the Klamath Salmon are facing mass extintion, and many Native American tribes on the river are dependant on Salmon. Scottish power company's shareholders meet this week to decide their future with their dams on the Klamath River. This message asks you to send an email to Scottish Power to demand dam removal in the Klamath River,Please do it right now - email to scottishpower@pelicannetwork.net - we will get your message into the hands of our delegation.

"The pain of my son's death does not get any better, it just gets worse as time goes on."

Interview with Celeste Zappala, Mother of Army Sgt. Sherwood R. Baker

Update on "Gala Princess" story

The family of Misheel Narantsogt, the girl who was released from Dungavel after protests to take her place as Liverpool's Parade Princess, are still facing deportation.

US States Sue Over CO2 Emissions

Eight US States and NYC have filed a lawsuit against 8 large power companies under "nuisance to neighbours" provisions of US Law seeking a reduction in their carbon dioxide emissions.

EU-Mercosur (Free Trade negotiations with Latin America countries) trade talks failed

The move came after negotiations broke down over how much access should be given to goods from South America. Mercosur consists of Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay. Officials say negotiations will start again on 9 August in Brasilia.

Brazilians protest over recession

Union members, the unemployed, and landless activists were among several thousand marching in Sao Paulo. President Lula da Silva has promised to create jobs and redistribute wealth. The Brazilian economy is showing signs of recovery, but protesters say the pace of recovery is not quick enough.

Athens centre hit by petrol bombs

Two petrol bombs have been thrown at a culture ministry building in central Athens. There was no claim of responsibility or motive, but anarchists, who have carried out hundreds of similar attacks, are thought to be to blame.

Resistance stopped Australian nuclear dump

The national Australian government has given up plans for a low-level nuclear waste dump in the South Australian desert – because it feared losing marginal seats in the imminent federal election.

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