Protesters Taking On British Coal Plant

CLIMATE ACTION BRICO-ARMADA

An "inspiring day of mass action" to shut Kingsnorth power station in the UK includes a brico-armada next weekend of hand-made boats and rafts. Climate Camp is saying no to proposals to build a new generation of coal power stations, and yes to sustainable living. "This is probably the best opportunity we have to really kick-start a huge social movement in this country capable of avoiding catastrophic climate change. It may also be the most amazing and inspirational week of your life. We need you there!" Kingsnorth, Kent, 3-11 August

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"Monday 3 pm update. Astonishing scenes at climate camp - Norman Baker Lib-Dem MP pushed by riot police, and luckily the pepper-spray went past him! He's now condeming the police actions live on Sky News and recording for BBC. Riot police, with helmets and sheilds entered the site from four sides. Those police inside are wandering around in circles. It doesnt feel dangerous, just surreal. The centre of the huge site is still an oasis of calm (and internet access!).

"The general feeling is of confusion. The police have repeatedly stated that they would "facilitate lawful protest", and of course going to workshops is lawful. Everything was fine for the past 24 hours - then this. It could be due to some kind of macho-policing where they feel they couldn't back down from a botched assertion of force at 5.30 am, or some attempt to deter people from coming to the camp, as its pretty large and inspiring, with people arriving all the time. Don't be put off by this political policing and intimidation. It's all calm in the middle - although it fluctuates near the gates. Come to the camp, and if not, keep reading the blog..."