Category: Eco
Wildfire Survivors Endure Homelessness, Toxic Air, Hazardous Water, & Virus Outbreak
Chico, CA – The most deadly and destructive wildfire in the history of California, known as the “Camp Fire”, continues to burn just outside of Chico. On November 20, the total number of human remains found rose to 79 people. Some of these remains have…
Hundreds Missing in Most Deadly and Destructive Wildfire in California History
Butte County, CA – Dozens have died and hundreds are missing in the most deadly and destructive wildfire in California’s history. Unicorn Riot is in the evacuation zone documenting the unfolding disaster. The fire started five days ago on Camp Creek Road and has been…
Charges Dismissed in Pipeline Shutdown Case
Bagley, MN – Charges were dismissed against Emily Johnston, Annette Klapstein, and their support person Ben Joldersma in a criminal case stemming from an October 11, 2016 action that shut down tar sands oil from flowing through Enbridge’s Line 4 and Line 67. Tuesday’s dismissals…
Journalist Dies During German Police Sweep of Hambach Forest
Hambach Forest, Germany – One person has been confirmed to have died during police operations to clear the Hambach Forest to make way for a coal mine. The injury leading to the man’s death took place Wednesday afternoon as officers were attempting to remove protesters…
Police Move to Clear Activists from Ancient Forest on Behalf of Coal Mining Company
Hambach Forest, Germany – One of the largest police mobilizations in recent North Rhine-Westphalian history is currently underway in Germany to evict activists protecting Hambach Forest. Thousands of government forces from all over Germany have descended onto the forest in recent days, bringing with them…