Protest against the closure of Vestas Wind Turbine Factory - 22 July 2009

Demonstrators gather outside Department of Energy and Climate Change to protest against the closing of Vestas wind turbine factory located on the Isle of Wight, England. The factory is the main producer of wind turbines in the UK and is due to close on 31st July 2009. Over 600 people will loose their jobs. About 25 of these workers are currently staging a sit in protest which has closed the plant. Several people address the crowd including Simon Hughes the Liberal Democrat MP.

www.savevestas.wordpress.com


© Neil A White


© Neil A White


© Neil A White

Climate Emergency Parliament

Climate change activists converge outside parliament for a alternative parliament in response to the climate emergency the world faces. Several speakers address a crowd on current climate change issues and how this current government in the UK is failing to cut carbon emissions fast.
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© Neil White

© Neil White

© Neil White

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© Neil White

Getting involved and helping out with this great event – Permaculture Picture House organised by Naturewise and Passing Clouds.

It happens every 1st Tuesday of the month at Passing Clouds, 1 Richmond Road, Dalston E8 (just off Kingsland Road) and is a lovely space.

More details below;

www.naturewise.org.uk

www.passingclouds.org