Scoop November 2009
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| + | ==Copenhagen Climate Emergency, Public Meeting, Wed. Nov. 11th, 7.30pm, United Reform Church== | ||
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| + | Climate scientists and campaigners will outline urgent action needed to prevent climate disaster, how we must change our economy, what we can all do, how to press our politicians to do more locally and nationally and at Copenhagen. | ||
| + | Copenhagen UN summit: ‘The most important meeting in history’ | ||
| + | In December 2009 in Copenhagen (Denmark) the world’s governments will meet for what may be the last chance to agree on joint global actions to cut greenhouse gases, to prevent runaway global warming. This is being called ‘the most important meeting in history’. Millions of people are pressing their governments to do more – and to agree the best policies at Copenhagen, even if some powerful oil, bio-fuel and aviation businesses oppose this. | ||
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| + | Venue: United Reform Church, Princes St, Norwich (near Cinema City) | ||
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| + | FOR MORE INFORMATION | ||
| + | to offer ideas or other help, to order leaflets or email leaflets, donate or to find out about coaches to London, contact: | ||
| + | NorwichCACC@live.co.uk | ||
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| + | ==Climate Procession And Rally, Sat. Nov. 21nd, 12.00, Assemble Chapelfield Gardens, Norwich== | ||
| + | This peaceful and colourful, family friendly event will show the breadth of local public support for our campaign. We will have a wide-ranging platform of speakers and stalls from organisations supporting our aims. You are invited to bring your own delegation/supporters – using your own words and images in support of our aims. If you require a stall or would like to offer a speaker, please contact us. | ||
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| + | Assemble 12.00 Chapelfield. Depart 12.30 in a procession, via shopping streets, to the Forum. Rally at Forum 1.15-2.00. Bring banners and displays to express your views and support. | ||
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| + | FOR MORE INFORMATION | ||
| + | to offer ideas or other help, to order leaflets or email leaflets, donate or to find out about coaches to London, contact: | ||
| + | NorwichCACC@live.co.uk | ||
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| + | ===Saturday 5 December: UK Climate Emergency Rally 'The Wave', London. Coaches from Norwich.=== | ||
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| + | On Saturday 5 December 2009, ahead of the crucial UN climate summit in Copenhagen, tens of thousands of people from all walks of life will flow through the streets of London to demonstrate their support for a safe climate future for all. We want the UK Government to show leadership at Copenhagen. We want them to Protect the Poorest, Act Fair & Fast, and to Quit Dirty Coal now, to inspire the deal the world needs.Join The Wave - the UK’s biggest ever demonstration in support of action on climate change. | ||
| + | Assemble: 12pm, Grosvenor Square | ||
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| + | Climax: 3pm Encircling of Parliament | ||
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| + | Dress code: Blue! | ||
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| + | http://www.stopclimatechaos.org/the-wave | ||
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| + | Coach leaves Norwich Station forecourt, 7am, returning approx 9pm, costs £10 – this is subsidised for Co-op and Oxfam Members, who can each take 6 guests – so if you’re not a member of either, you can join (links below) or get a member to book for you | ||
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| + | Bookonline: https://secure.thekingsferry.co.uk/coop/ | ||
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| + | More info from http://www.co-operative.coop/ethicsinaction/takeaction/thewave/book-transport-for-The-Wave/ | ||
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| + | ===Saturday 12 December: International protest in Copenhagen=== | ||
| + | [[Image:GlobalDayOfClimateAction.gif]] | ||
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| + | In December 2009 in Copenhagen (Denmark) the world’s governments will meet for what may be the last chance to agree on | ||
| + | joint global actions to cut greenhouse gases, to prevent runaway global warming. This is being called ‘the most important | ||
| + | meeting in history’. Millions of people are pressing their governments to do more – and to agree the best policies at | ||
| + | Copenhagen, even if some powerful oil, bio‐fuel and aviation businesses oppose this. | ||
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| + | http://www.globalclimatecampaign.org/ | ||
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==White Poppies for a World Without War== | ==White Poppies for a World Without War== | ||
http://www.hopenothate.org.uk | http://www.hopenothate.org.uk | ||
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==Story-telling Circle Event, Thu Nov.12th, 7:30pm, United Reform Church== | ==Story-telling Circle Event, Thu Nov.12th, 7:30pm, United Reform Church== | ||
Bring sandwiches and come for a joined lunch at 12:00. | Bring sandwiches and come for a joined lunch at 12:00. | ||
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==Philosophy Public Lectures 2009: Matters of Life and Death, Thursdays, 7 pm, UEA Lecture Theatre 2== | ==Philosophy Public Lectures 2009: Matters of Life and Death, Thursdays, 7 pm, UEA Lecture Theatre 2== | ||
