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Charges Dropped in August Coal Train Blockade Case!

Posted on October 26, 2016 by Deep Green Resistance Seattle

Yesterday, Deep Green Resistance members Kyle Lee and Dave Hyde had their charges dropped in Whatcom County District Court. They were originally charged with trespassing, resisting arrest, and obstructing a train in connection with a 12-hour coal train blockade that … Continue reading →

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Letter to the Bellingham Herald

Posted on October 19, 2016 by Deep Green Resistance Seattle

The burning of coal is warming the climate and contributing to a major planetary emergency. On August 27th, activists in Bellingham used non-violent action to delay a mile-long coal train headed to Vancouver for 12 hours. I, along with two other members of Deep Green Resistance, was arrested.

We are very concerned that nothing is being done to keep coal in the ground. Unfortunately, with laws written by legislators who are beholden to corporate money, what options do we have? … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Bellingham Coal Train Blockade Update: Death Threats and Legal Limbo

Posted on September 4, 2016 by Deep Green Resistance Seattle

One week ago, three activists from Deep Green Resistance blocked a coal train in Bellingham, Washington. One climbed a tripod on the tracks, and when he was taken down two others locked onto the train further down the line. All … Continue reading →

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Activists stage coal-train blockade in Bellingham; train stopped for 12 hours

Posted on August 27, 2016 by Deep Green Resistance Seattle

On Saturday August 27th, activists for ecological defense blocked a northbound BNSF coal train for twelve hours at the Chuckanut Bay railroad bridge south of Bellingham, Wash. in an effort to directly halt the transportation of coal on-route for shipment … Continue reading →

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We Demand an End to Fossil Fuel Transport by Rail!

Posted on July 20, 2016 by Deep Green Resistance Seattle

Stopping fossil fuels is essential to life on this planet. The signatories of this letter are demanding that BNSF stop transporting fossil fuels immediately. We invite you to add your name to this list. Thank you for signing and please … Continue reading →

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Spokane Moves to Ban Oil Trains and Legalize Direct Action Against Fossil Fuels

Posted on June 28, 2016 by Deep Green Resistance Seattle

ACTION ALERT Direct Action Spokane Initiative Banning Coal and Oil Trains Through Spokane Background: On Friday, June 10th, Gunnar Holmquist, M.D. filed an initiative with the Spokane City Clerk which seeks to ban the transportation of crude oil and coal … Continue reading →

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Lummi Nation Escalates in the Fight Against Coal Exports

Posted on January 25, 2015 by Deep Green Resistance Seattle

The Lummi Nation has asked the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to deny a permit to build a proposed coal export terminal at Cherry Point, citing significant impacts to treaty rights and irreparable damage to important crab and salmon fisheries … Continue reading →

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