Category: Protests

Corporate Rats Desert a Sinking Ship

Corporate Rats Desert a Sinking Ship

The events in Washington DC on January 6th have resonated far and wide.  Some of those involved on the day find themselves facing Federal charges while others are surprised that there are consequences for their jobs, careers and flight status.  […]

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Why Fossil Fuel Divestment Campaigns Could Do more Harm Than Good

The Guardian’s Leave It In the Ground campaign names and shames the Wellcome Trust and the Gates Foundation for not divesting their holdings in fossil fuel companies.  Editor Alan Rusbridger launched the project by declaring the case for the divestment […]

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The Lunatic Environmental Fringes: Who are They?

It is a commonly expressed belief that pro-environmentalists are different from the majority of the population.  The stereotype has them as more left wing politically, more activists and generally more involved with society.  But how does this stack up to […]

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First Nike, then Starbucks: Is it now Apple’s turn to be ‘held up’ by protesters?

First Nike, then Starbucks: Is it now Apple’s turn to be ‘held up’ by protesters?

Over the last few weeks, what was the juiciest development for those that cannot get enough of gossip about tech giant Apple? Was it “when will the iPad 3 debut and will it have a retina display?“ Or the titillating […]

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