Earth First Action Update
Number 49 - July 1998
"Those who rely on causes have yet to make their own lives into causes worth fighting for." - Situationist International
Genetically modified crop trials around the country get a kicking.
Anti-GE activists squat plot near Norwich.
The People's Global Action network, comprising people from many social sectors (small farmers, indigenous peoples, workers, women, ethnic groups, unemployed and many others) against neo-liberalism.
June 13-15 saw a successful "weekend of party and protest" at Ryeloaf Camp, Bingley.
In Hulme, an inner-city area of Manchester being thoroughly 'regenerated' (ie knocked down so Asda and the like can move in), local residents saw red when one of the few green areas remaining for community interaction was threatened by a proposed road junction.
Pixie power is alive and kicking in Newbury as once again machinery inexplicably lights up the night sky.
The eviction court case was lost, and with a police helicopter now overhead all the time, activists expect the police to move in imminently.
Since the last issue, the squatted Grade 2 listed old railway station has been decorated and used by the community for free events, instead of becoming a Business School and road.
The campaign against genetically engineered foods in the South West goes from strength to strength.
Heads of state were bemused to be welcomed to the EU Summit by clapping, placard wielding,smiling activists from across Europe.
Treehouse protests against motorway construction in Poland.
The proposed 85-acre expansion of Whatley Quarry, which would require closure of the old lane running across the site, has been blocked.
Birmingham Critical Mass Bike Action attempted to enter the city centre Ferrari Motor Car Showroom.
The occupation of the park - public land under threat of sale for a private development - continues, with ten treehouses now in place.
Reports from street party protests in various cities against the G8 Summit in May.
Updates and bulletins
Supporting those currently inside for ecological direct action.
Upcoming actions and events July-September including Critical Mass
A Complete Manual of Billboard Subversion & Destruction