Saturday, May 5, 2012

Canada: Climate activists to block coal railway as part of international day of action

Vancouver Observer: Climate change activists in White Rock are set to block railway lines starting at midnight, in a symbolic attempt to oppose coal shipments set for export overseas. The day-long blockade plan -- which includes "spotters" on the US side of the border to alert of approaching coal trains -- is part of a global day of action against climate change declared by the international group 350.org. Activists said they are targeting coal shipments of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Railway, which...

URL: http://www.vancouverobserver.com/politics/2012/05/04/climate-activists-block-coal-railway-part-international-day-action

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