Capitol Climate Action - March 2, 2009

“This is what democracy looks like.”

admin — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 22:25:26 +0000

“We shut them down!”

admin — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 01:10:21 +0000

UNPRECEDENTED PROTEST

Robin — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 18:14:12 +0000

Yesterday thousands of people came together to offer an unprecedented example of mass protest and civil disobedience for the climate.

More than 2500 activists, many willing to risk arrest, successfully blockaded all five entrances to the Capitol Power Plant for more than four hours.

As impressive as that is, this action wasn’t just about this one coal-fired powerplant. The scale and the commitment of the participants was the biggest example yet of the kind of public support necessary to solve the climate crisis.

We aren’t going to stop global warming by just changing lightbulbs and driving hybrid cars. The only real solution is to come together and demand unprecedented change through unprecedented action.

And that’s exactly what happened yesterday.

Take a look at the media coverage of the action:

From the AP: Thousands rally for legislation on climate change

In Time Magazine: Despite Snow — and Irony — a Climate Protest Persists

On Alternet: Thousands Storm Capitol Hill in Largest Protest Against Global Warming

Victory: this is how to stop global warming

Robin — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 22:06:48 +0000

More amazing images from the largest mass civil disobedience for the climate in U.S. history where thousands of activists shut down the Capitol Power Plant. The only way we’re going to solve the climate crisis is by coming together and taking action. Like this:

More images and video up on flickr:

Created with Admarket’s flickrSLiDR.

Why we’re here

Robin — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 21:37:06 +0000

Video from the action:

Blockades in Place, Rally in Progress

Robin — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 20:46:34 +0000

More pictures and video up on flickr as the blockades continue and the march turns into a rally. Thousands on the ground, this is how change happens.

Created with Admarket’s flickrSLiDR.

All Gates Now Occupied

Robin — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 19:59:50 +0000

Every gate at the Capitol Coal Plant has now been occupied. Strong contingents have broken off from the central march in order to block access to this symbolic plant.

Video Clips From the Beginning of the March

Robin — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 19:51:38 +0000

We’ve got our video clips coming in. We’ll keep posting them as we get more. Check back regularly.

Three out of Five Gates Now Occupied at the Capitol Climate Action

Robin — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 19:45:15 +0000

Courageous activists have now occupied three of five gates at the Capitol Power Plant. The march of thousands is continuing to circle the plant. The situation is peaceful, non-violent, and of course inspiring.

Photos as the march begins!

Robin — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 19:25:00 +0000

We’ve got out first round of photos up from the beginning of the Capitol Climate Action! Plus, check out pictures from participants on the flickr badge over on the right side of this page.

Created with Admarket’s flickrSLiDR.

You can see all the images at Flickr.com/capitolclimateaction