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Coventry is at the heart of the climate change protests today
Christian Aid heads climate change march

By Ian Dunt In the latest sign of increased cooperation between environmentalists and development activists, Christian Aid headed a large climate change protest in Coventry today. Hundreds of campaigners from across the country gathered in the city today to join a march led by with Nasa’s Dr James Hansen, a world expert on global warming,… Read more »

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Fairtrade Fornight begins
Fairtrade fortnight begins

By politics.co.uk staff Fairtrade Fortnight begins today, with events all over the country to encourage people to buy Fairtrade, despite the recession. The fortnight, titled ‘Make it happen. Choose Fairtrade’, is aimed at galvanising campaigners, supporters and the general public to organise events for the fortnight. “The Fairtrade Foundation’s message for Fairtrade Fortnight 2009 is… Read more »