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Engen the focal point of Fossil Fools day in Durban, South Africa
Countries around the world observed Fossil “Fools” Day yesterday - which is an international day of protest focused on climate change and energy issues.
In Durban, petrol giant Engen became the focal point for residents who have long focused their anger at the refinery, holding it responsible for causing various lung diseases among the community.
The protesters laid floral wreaths signifying deaths in this community due to lung infections. Asthma has been one of the main problems here. The general prevalence rate of the lung disease worldwide is between 10% and 12% and this area has over five times the norm.
3 arrests at peaceful parade in New Zealand
Posted Apr 1st, 2008
Three people were arrested at around 6.30pm tonight (1st April) at the Christchurch Fossil Fools Day protest.
One person was released 8:47 pm and is charged with disorderly behavior and will appear in court on Friday. One more person was released at 9:28 pm. She faces the same charge. A third activist has been charged with escaping custody and possibly more charges and will be held overnight, appearing in court tomorrow at 10am!
Air New Zealand Receives ‘Fossil Fool’ Award
Posted Apr 1st, 2008
Today, the international Rising Tide network and its allies have called for a day of action against the fossil fuel industry FOSSIL FOOLS DAY! A group of climate change activists have presented Air New Zealand with New Zealand’s first ever ‘Fossil Fool’ award. Continue Reading »
South African Fossil Foolery
Posted Mar 31st, 2008