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ANACORTES, WASHINGTON-- On Saturday, May 14, 2016, Lummi Nation traditional canoe arrived to join the Break Free protest after requesting Swinomish permission to land on their territory at March Point.
Thousands of people marched to March Point in Anacortes, WA, as part of the Indigenous Day of Action during Break Free.
The peaceful march went along the shores of Fidalgo Bay in front of the Shell and Tesoro refineries. The people at the march were there to highlight the moral urgency of immediate action to combat climate change.
The three-mile procession march was led by indigenous community leaders from the area, and ended at the northeast tip of March Point. The people at the march then joined the “It’s in our Hands” indigenous gathering and ceremony.
Anacortes is home to two fossil fuel refineries owned by Shell and Tesoro. These refineries are the largest unaddressed source of carbon pollution in the Northwest and they refine 47% of all the gas and diesel used in the region.
Break Free Pacific Northwest events will continue throughout the weekend.
Photo by Emma Cassidy | Survival Media Agency
On February 27, 2024 climate activists marched down 6th Ave in Manhattan, stopping at AIG, Chubb, and Tokio Marine offices with a clear message: Insure Our Future, not fossil fuels. The demonstration comes just days after a report exposed the 35 different insurance companies supporting oil and gas projects across the U.S. Gulf South. (Photo by Erik McGregor)
ANACORTES, WASHINGTON-- On Sunday, March 15, 2016, activists blockading the train tracks leading to the oil refineries in Anacortes were arrested by local police. The encampment lasted over 36 hours on the train tracks as part of the Break Free actions happening around the world.
Thousands of people began converging in Anacortes, WA, as part of the global climate mobilization Break Free. Many are now risking arrest by engaging in peaceful civil disobedience to highlight the moral urgency of immediate action to combat climate change.
Anacortes is home to two fossil fuel refineries owned by Shell and Tesoro. These refineries are the largest unaddressed source of carbon pollution in the Northwest and they refine 47% of all the gas and diesel used in the region.
Break Free Pacific Northwest events will continue throughout the weekend.
Photo by Emma Cassidy | Survival Media Agency
Environmental activists with the Stop The Money Pipeline Coalition held demonstrations outside JPMorgan Chase headquarters and BlackRock offices in New York City on October 2, 2020 to denounce both companies' participation in the destruction of the Amazon rainforest, to protest their reckless financing of fossil fuels, demanding them to divest from fossil fuels and to stop bankrolling climate chaos. (Photo by Erik McGregor)
ANACORTES, WASHINGTON-- On Sunday, March 15, 2016, activists blockading the train tracks leading to the oil refineries in Anacortes were arrested by local police. The encampment lasted over 36 hours on the train tracks as part of the Break Free actions happening around the world.
Thousands of people began converging in Anacortes, WA, as part of the global climate mobilization Break Free. Many are now risking arrest by engaging in peaceful civil disobedience to highlight the moral urgency of immediate action to combat climate change.
Anacortes is home to two fossil fuel refineries owned by Shell and Tesoro. These refineries are the largest unaddressed source of carbon pollution in the Northwest and they refine 47% of all the gas and diesel used in the region.
Break Free Pacific Northwest events will continue throughout the weekend.
Photo by Emma Cassidy | Survival Media Agency
Beside the colossal Syncrude tailings pond. There were a lot of hired buses which presumably were for transporting workers but they were almost completely empty. I hope they just hadn't made their main stop for passengers. The masses of gas-guzzling trucks on the road usually only contained a driver with no passengers.
Ask Premier Redford and Resource Minister Oliver to attend the Healing Walk 2013 in the Tar Sands.
Stephen Harper loves his oil buddies' profits more than his own children:
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ANACORTES, WASHINGTON-- On Sunday, March 15, 2016, over a hundred people gathered at March Point to sit-in at the entrance to the Shell oil refineries in Anacortes, WA.
Over the weekend, thousands of people converged in Anacortes, WA, as part of the global climate mobilization Break Free. Many risked arrest by engaging in peaceful civil disobedience throughout the weekend to highlight the moral urgency of immediate action to combat climate change.
Anacortes is home to two fossil fuel refineries owned by Shell and Tesoro. These refineries are the largest unaddressed source of carbon pollution in the Northwest and they refine 47% of all the gas and diesel used in the region.
Break Free Pacific Northwest events will continue throughout the weekend.
Photo by Emma Cassidy | Survival Media Agency
ANACORTES, WASHINGTON-- On Saturday, May 14, 2016, Thousands of people marched to March Point in Anacortes, WA, as part of the Indigenous Day of Action during Break Free.
The peaceful march went along the shores of Fidalgo Bay in front of the Shell and Tesoro refineries. The people at the march were there to highlight the moral urgency of immediate action to combat climate change.
The three-mile procession march was led by indigenous community leaders from the area, and ended at the northeast tip of March Point. The people at the march then joined the “It’s in our Hands” indigenous gathering and ceremony.
Anacortes is home to two fossil fuel refineries owned by Shell and Tesoro. These refineries are the largest unaddressed source of carbon pollution in the Northwest and they refine 47% of all the gas and diesel used in the region.
Break Free Pacific Northwest events will continue throughout the weekend.
Photo by Emma Cassidy | Survival Media Agency
ANACORTES, WASHINGTON-- On Saturday, May 14, 2016, Thousands of people marched to March Point in Anacortes, WA, as part of the Indigenous Day of Action during Break Free.
The peaceful march went along the shores of Fidalgo Bay in front of the Shell and Tesoro refineries. The people at the march were there to highlight the moral urgency of immediate action to combat climate change.
The three-mile procession march was led by indigenous community leaders from the area, and ended at the northeast tip of March Point. The people at the march then joined the “It’s in our Hands” indigenous gathering and ceremony.
Anacortes is home to two fossil fuel refineries owned by Shell and Tesoro. These refineries are the largest unaddressed source of carbon pollution in the Northwest and they refine 47% of all the gas and diesel used in the region.
Break Free Pacific Northwest events will continue throughout the weekend.
Photo by Emma Cassidy | Survival Media Agency
ANACORTES, WASHINGTON, USA -- Friday May 13th, 2016. Activists set up a blockade encampment on the train tracks leading to the oil refineries in Anacortes. Thousands of people began converging in Anacortes, WA, as part of the global climate mobilization Break Free. Many are now risking arrest by engaging in peaceful civil disobedience to highlight the moral urgency of immediate action to combat climate change. Anacortes is home to two fossil fuel refineries owned by Shell and Tesoro. These refineries are the largest unaddressed source of carbon pollution in the Northwest and they refine 47% of all the gas and diesel used in the region. Break Free Pacific Northwest events will continue throughout the weekend.
Break Free 2016 is a week of coordinated direct actions that target the most dangerous fossil fuel projects, in an effort to keep coal, oil and gas in the ground and accelerate a just transition to 100% renewable energy. Thousands of people all over the planet are putting their bodies on the line to send a message to polluters and politicians that we need to break free from fossil fuels now.
Photo By: Emma Cassidy | Survival Media Agency
Creative Red Lines for Climate Justice at the end of COP21
© Erik Mc Gregor - erikrivas@hotmail.com - 917-225-8963
ANACORTES, WASHINGTON-- On Saturday, May 14, 2016, Thousands of people marched to March Point in Anacortes, WA, as part of the Indigenous Day of Action during Break Free.
The peaceful march went along the shores of Fidalgo Bay in front of the Shell and Tesoro refineries. The people at the march were there to highlight the moral urgency of immediate action to combat climate change.
The three-mile procession march was led by indigenous community leaders from the area, and ended at the northeast tip of March Point. The people at the march then joined the “It’s in our Hands” indigenous gathering and ceremony.
Anacortes is home to two fossil fuel refineries owned by Shell and Tesoro. These refineries are the largest unaddressed source of carbon pollution in the Northwest and they refine 47% of all the gas and diesel used in the region.
Break Free Pacific Northwest events will continue throughout the weekend.
Photo by Emma Cassidy | Survival Media Agency
ANACORTES, WASHINGTON, USA -- Friday May 13th, 2016. Activists set up a blockade encampment on the train tracks leading to the oil refineries in Anacortes. Thousands of people began converging in Anacortes, WA, as part of the global climate mobilization Break Free. Many are now risking arrest by engaging in peaceful civil disobedience to highlight the moral urgency of immediate action to combat climate change. Anacortes is home to two fossil fuel refineries owned by Shell and Tesoro. These refineries are the largest unaddressed source of carbon pollution in the Northwest and they refine 47% of all the gas and diesel used in the region. Break Free Pacific Northwest events will continue throughout the weekend.
Break Free 2016 is a week of coordinated direct actions that target the most dangerous fossil fuel projects, in an effort to keep coal, oil and gas in the ground and accelerate a just transition to 100% renewable energy. Thousands of people all over the planet are putting their bodies on the line to send a message to polluters and politicians that we need to break free from fossil fuels now.
Photo By: Emma Cassidy | Survival Media Agency
Ahead of Glasgow Climate Summit COP26, a large coalition of activists and community leaders rallied across the country demanding a strong stand against climate change. In New York City, activists with Rainforest Action Network unfurled a giant banner in front of the United Nations headquarters.
PHOTO: Erik McGregor
Hillary Clinton came to New York City for a $2700 a plate fundraiser at The Dakota. Activists groups rally outside to shine light on the corrosive nature of Money in Politics.
© Erik McGregor - erikrivas@hotmail.com - 917-225-8963
ANACORTES, WASHINGTON-- On Sunday, March 15, 2016, over a hundred people gathered at March Point to sit-in at the entrance to the Shell oil refineries in Anacortes, WA.
Over the weekend, thousands of people converged in Anacortes, WA, as part of the global climate mobilization Break Free. Many risked arrest by engaging in peaceful civil disobedience throughout the weekend to highlight the moral urgency of immediate action to combat climate change.
Anacortes is home to two fossil fuel refineries owned by Shell and Tesoro. These refineries are the largest unaddressed source of carbon pollution in the Northwest and they refine 47% of all the gas and diesel used in the region.
Break Free Pacific Northwest events will continue throughout the weekend.
Photo by Emma Cassidy | Survival Media Agency
ANACORTES, WASHINGTON-- On Sunday, March 15, 2016, over a hundred people gathered at March Point to sit-in at the entrance to the Shell oil refineries in Anacortes, WA.
Over the weekend, thousands of people converged in Anacortes, WA, as part of the global climate mobilization Break Free. Many risked arrest by engaging in peaceful civil disobedience throughout the weekend to highlight the moral urgency of immediate action to combat climate change.
Anacortes is home to two fossil fuel refineries owned by Shell and Tesoro. These refineries are the largest unaddressed source of carbon pollution in the Northwest and they refine 47% of all the gas and diesel used in the region.
Break Free Pacific Northwest events will continue throughout the weekend.
Photo by Emma Cassidy | Survival Media Agency
ANACORTES, WASHINGTON, USA --- Friday May 13th, 2016. Activists set up a blockade encampment on the train tracks leading to the oil refineries in Anacortes. Thousands of people began converging in Anacortes, WA, as part of the global climate mobilization Break Free. Many are now risking arrest by engaging in peaceful civil disobedience to highlight the moral urgency of immediate action to combat climate change. Anacortes is home to two fossil fuel refineries owned by Shell and Tesoro. These refineries are the largest unaddressed source of carbon pollution in the Northwest and they refine 47% of all the gas and diesel used in the region. Break Free Pacific Northwest events will continue throughout the weekend.
Break Free 2016 is a week of coordinated direct actions that target the most dangerous fossil fuel projects, in an effort to keep coal, oil and gas in the ground and accelerate a just transition to 100% renewable energy. Thousands of people all over the planet are putting their bodies on the line to send a message to polluters and politicians that we need to break free from fossil fuels now.
Photo By: Emma Cassidy | Survival Media Agency
ANACORTES, WASHINGTON-- On Sunday, March 15, 2016, activists blockading the train tracks leading to the oil refineries in Anacortes were arrested by local police. The encampment lasted over 36 hours on the train tracks as part of the Break Free actions happening around the world.
Thousands of people began converging in Anacortes, WA, as part of the global climate mobilization Break Free. Many are now risking arrest by engaging in peaceful civil disobedience to highlight the moral urgency of immediate action to combat climate change.
Anacortes is home to two fossil fuel refineries owned by Shell and Tesoro. These refineries are the largest unaddressed source of carbon pollution in the Northwest and they refine 47% of all the gas and diesel used in the region.
Break Free Pacific Northwest events will continue throughout the weekend.
Photo by Emma Cassidy | Survival Media Agency
ANACORTES, WASHINGTON-- On Sunday, March 15, 2016, activists blockading the train tracks leading to the oil refineries in Anacortes were arrested by local police. The encampment lasted over 36 hours on the train tracks as part of the Break Free actions happening around the world.
Thousands of people began converging in Anacortes, WA, as part of the global climate mobilization Break Free. Many are now risking arrest by engaging in peaceful civil disobedience to highlight the moral urgency of immediate action to combat climate change.
Anacortes is home to two fossil fuel refineries owned by Shell and Tesoro. These refineries are the largest unaddressed source of carbon pollution in the Northwest and they refine 47% of all the gas and diesel used in the region.
Break Free Pacific Northwest events will continue throughout the weekend.
Photo by Emma Cassidy | Survival Media Agency
ANACORTES, WASHINGTON-- On Sunday, March 15, 2016, over a hundred people gathered at March Point to sit-in at the entrance to the Shell oil refineries in Anacortes, WA.
Over the weekend, thousands of people converged in Anacortes, WA, as part of the global climate mobilization Break Free. Many risked arrest by engaging in peaceful civil disobedience throughout the weekend to highlight the moral urgency of immediate action to combat climate change.
Anacortes is home to two fossil fuel refineries owned by Shell and Tesoro. These refineries are the largest unaddressed source of carbon pollution in the Northwest and they refine 47% of all the gas and diesel used in the region.
Break Free Pacific Northwest events will continue throughout the weekend.
Photo by Emma Cassidy | Survival Media Agency
Creative Red Lines for Climate Justice at the end of COP21
© Erik Mc Gregor - erikrivas@hotmail.com - 917-225-8963
Climate activists with Stop the Money Pipeline held a rally in midtown Manhattan on April 17, 2021 first at BlackRock’s HQ and then march to JP Morgan Chase’s HQ, -two of the world’s biggest funders of climate destruction in their opinion- to urge the two companies to end their support for the dangerous proposed Line 3 pipeline project, and stop funding fossil fuels and forest destruction. (Photo by Erik McGregor)
Zwei Tage vor der ersten Sitzung der Kohle-Kommission haben am 24. Juni 2018 mehrere Tausend Menschen in Berlin für den Kohleausstieg und echten Klimaschutz demonstriert. Unter dem Motto „Stop Kohle – Deine Hände für den Klimaschutz“ forderten wir, zusammen mit Campact, Greenpeace, BUND, Naturfreunde und vielen anderen Organisationen und Demonstranten_innen von der Bundesregierung einen zügigen Kohleausstieg, mit dem die nationalen Klimaziele und das Pariser Klimaabkommen eingehalten werden. Werdet Teil des Protests – unterschreibt unsere Petition www.wwf.de/kohlefrei
© Markus Winkler / WWF
ANACORTES, WASHINGTON-- On Sunday, March 15, 2016, over a hundred people gathered at March Point to sit-in at the entrance to the Shell oil refineries in Anacortes, WA.
Over the weekend, thousands of people converged in Anacortes, WA, as part of the global climate mobilization Break Free. Many risked arrest by engaging in peaceful civil disobedience throughout the weekend to highlight the moral urgency of immediate action to combat climate change.
Anacortes is home to two fossil fuel refineries owned by Shell and Tesoro. These refineries are the largest unaddressed source of carbon pollution in the Northwest and they refine 47% of all the gas and diesel used in the region.
Break Free Pacific Northwest events will continue throughout the weekend.
Photo by Emma Cassidy | Survival Media Agency
ANACORTES, WASHINGTON-- On Sunday, March 15, 2016, over a hundred people gathered at March Point to sit-in at the entrance to the Shell oil refineries in Anacortes, WA.
Over the weekend, thousands of people converged in Anacortes, WA, as part of the global climate mobilization Break Free. Many risked arrest by engaging in peaceful civil disobedience throughout the weekend to highlight the moral urgency of immediate action to combat climate change.
Anacortes is home to two fossil fuel refineries owned by Shell and Tesoro. These refineries are the largest unaddressed source of carbon pollution in the Northwest and they refine 47% of all the gas and diesel used in the region.
Break Free Pacific Northwest events will continue throughout the weekend.
Photo by Emma Cassidy | Survival Media Agency
ANACORTES, WASHINGTON-- On Saturday, May 14, 2016, Thousands of people marched to March Point in Anacortes, WA, as part of the Indigenous Day of Action during Break Free.
The peaceful march went along the shores of Fidalgo Bay in front of the Shell and Tesoro refineries. The people at the march were there to highlight the moral urgency of immediate action to combat climate change.
The three-mile procession march was led by indigenous community leaders from the area, and ended at the northeast tip of March Point. The people at the march then joined the “It’s in our Hands” indigenous gathering and ceremony.
Anacortes is home to two fossil fuel refineries owned by Shell and Tesoro. These refineries are the largest unaddressed source of carbon pollution in the Northwest and they refine 47% of all the gas and diesel used in the region.
Break Free Pacific Northwest events will continue throughout the weekend.
Photo by Emma Cassidy | Survival Media Agency
Thousands of school kids took part in the School Strike for Climate on March 25, 2022 in New York City. The students held a rally at Brooklyn Borough Hall and marched over the Brooklyn Bridge to Foley Square to bring attention to the inaction of city and state officials to face the current climate emergency. (Photo by Erik McGregor)
The Jewish Youth Climate Movement, with support from the interfaith organization GreenFaith, led a non-violent civil disobedience action on October 18, 2021 outside of BlackRock’s New York headquarters to demand the global asset management firm stop funding the fossil fuel industry. Police arrested at least nine people -including three rabbis- who were demonstrating as part of the protest against BlackRock. (Photo by Erik McGregor)
ANACORTES, WASHINGTON-- On Sunday, March 15, 2016, over a hundred people gathered at March Point to sit-in at the entrance to the Shell oil refineries in Anacortes, WA.
Over the weekend, thousands of people converged in Anacortes, WA, as part of the global climate mobilization Break Free. Many risked arrest by engaging in peaceful civil disobedience throughout the weekend to highlight the moral urgency of immediate action to combat climate change.
Anacortes is home to two fossil fuel refineries owned by Shell and Tesoro. These refineries are the largest unaddressed source of carbon pollution in the Northwest and they refine 47% of all the gas and diesel used in the region.
Break Free Pacific Northwest events will continue throughout the weekend.
Photo by Emma Cassidy | Survival Media Agency
350Madison hosted Hold the Line on Fossil Fuel:#KeepItInTheGround today, December 12, in recognition of the historic climate agreement made in Paris and to demonstrate that we the people will hold our world leaders accountable.
Photo Credit: Marilee Sushoreba
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On August 25, 2022 climate activists and New Yorkers of Ukrainian descent disrupted Citigroup’s “Taste of Tennis” event. Activists entered the ticketed event, distributing leaflets and Citi-branded coasters providing information about Citi’s support of the Putin regime while other New York climate activists rallied outside the venue, chanting in solidarity with the Ukrainian people. (Photo by Erik McGregor)
ALBANY, NEW YORK, USA -- Saturday, May 14th, 2016. Participants take part in a Break Free action.
Break Free 2016 is a week of coordinated direct actions that target the most dangerous fossil fuel projects, in an effort to keep coal, oil and gas in the ground and accelerate a just transition to 100% renewable energy. Thousands of people all over the planet are putting their bodies on the line to send a message to polluters and politicians that we need to break free from fossil fuels now.
ANACORTES, WASHINGTON-- On Sunday, March 15, 2016, over a hundred people gathered at March Point to sit-in at the entrance to the Shell oil refineries in Anacortes, WA.
Over the weekend, thousands of people converged in Anacortes, WA, as part of the global climate mobilization Break Free. Many risked arrest by engaging in peaceful civil disobedience throughout the weekend to highlight the moral urgency of immediate action to combat climate change.
Anacortes is home to two fossil fuel refineries owned by Shell and Tesoro. These refineries are the largest unaddressed source of carbon pollution in the Northwest and they refine 47% of all the gas and diesel used in the region.
Break Free Pacific Northwest events will continue throughout the weekend.
Photo by Emma Cassidy | Survival Media Agency
ANACORTES, WASHINGTON-- On Sunday, March 15, 2016, over a hundred people gathered at March Point to sit-in at the entrance to the Shell oil refineries in Anacortes, WA.
Over the weekend, thousands of people converged in Anacortes, WA, as part of the global climate mobilization Break Free. Many risked arrest by engaging in peaceful civil disobedience throughout the weekend to highlight the moral urgency of immediate action to combat climate change.
Anacortes is home to two fossil fuel refineries owned by Shell and Tesoro. These refineries are the largest unaddressed source of carbon pollution in the Northwest and they refine 47% of all the gas and diesel used in the region.
Break Free Pacific Northwest events will continue throughout the weekend.
Photo by Emma Cassidy | Survival Media Agency
ANACORTES, WASHINGTON-- On Saturday, May 14, 2016, Thousands of people marched to March Point in Anacortes, WA, as part of the Indigenous Day of Action during Break Free.
The peaceful march went along the shores of Fidalgo Bay in front of the Shell and Tesoro refineries. The people at the march were there to highlight the moral urgency of immediate action to combat climate change.
The three-mile procession march was led by indigenous community leaders from the area, and ended at the northeast tip of March Point. The people at the march then joined the “It’s in our Hands” indigenous gathering and ceremony.
Anacortes is home to two fossil fuel refineries owned by Shell and Tesoro. These refineries are the largest unaddressed source of carbon pollution in the Northwest and they refine 47% of all the gas and diesel used in the region.
Break Free Pacific Northwest events will continue throughout the weekend.
Photo by Emma Cassidy | Survival Media Agency
ANACORTES, WASHINGTON-- On Sunday, March 15, 2016, over a hundred people gathered at March Point to sit-in at the entrance to the Shell oil refineries in Anacortes, WA.
Over the weekend, thousands of people converged in Anacortes, WA, as part of the global climate mobilization Break Free. Many risked arrest by engaging in peaceful civil disobedience throughout the weekend to highlight the moral urgency of immediate action to combat climate change.
Anacortes is home to two fossil fuel refineries owned by Shell and Tesoro. These refineries are the largest unaddressed source of carbon pollution in the Northwest and they refine 47% of all the gas and diesel used in the region.
Break Free Pacific Northwest events will continue throughout the weekend.
Photo by Emma Cassidy | Survival Media Agency
ANACORTES, WASHINGTON-- On Sunday, March 15, 2016, over a hundred people gathered at March Point to sit-in at the entrance to the Shell oil refineries in Anacortes, WA.
Over the weekend, thousands of people converged in Anacortes, WA, as part of the global climate mobilization Break Free. Many risked arrest by engaging in peaceful civil disobedience throughout the weekend to highlight the moral urgency of immediate action to combat climate change.
Anacortes is home to two fossil fuel refineries owned by Shell and Tesoro. These refineries are the largest unaddressed source of carbon pollution in the Northwest and they refine 47% of all the gas and diesel used in the region.
Break Free Pacific Northwest events will continue throughout the weekend.
Photo by Emma Cassidy | Survival Media Agency
ANACORTES, WASHINGTON, USA -- Friday May 13th, 2016. Activists set up a blockade encampment on the train tracks leading to the oil refineries in Anacortes. Thousands of people began converging in Anacortes, WA, as part of the global climate mobilization Break Free. Many are now risking arrest by engaging in peaceful civil disobedience to highlight the moral urgency of immediate action to combat climate change. Anacortes is home to two fossil fuel refineries owned by Shell and Tesoro. These refineries are the largest unaddressed source of carbon pollution in the Northwest and they refine 47% of all the gas and diesel used in the region. Break Free Pacific Northwest events will continue throughout the weekend.
Break Free 2016 is a week of coordinated direct actions that target the most dangerous fossil fuel projects, in an effort to keep coal, oil and gas in the ground and accelerate a just transition to 100% renewable energy. Thousands of people all over the planet are putting their bodies on the line to send a message to polluters and politicians that we need to break free from fossil fuels now.
Photo By: Emma Cassidy | Survival Media Agency
ANACORTES, WASHINGTON-- On Saturday, May 14, 2016, Thousands of people marched to March Point in Anacortes, WA, as part of the Indigenous Day of Action during Break Free.
The peaceful march went along the shores of Fidalgo Bay in front of the Shell and Tesoro refineries. The people at the march were there to highlight the moral urgency of immediate action to combat climate change.
The three-mile procession march was led by indigenous community leaders from the area, and ended at the northeast tip of March Point. The people at the march then joined the “It’s in our Hands” indigenous gathering and ceremony.
Anacortes is home to two fossil fuel refineries owned by Shell and Tesoro. These refineries are the largest unaddressed source of carbon pollution in the Northwest and they refine 47% of all the gas and diesel used in the region.
Break Free Pacific Northwest events will continue throughout the weekend.
Photo by Emma Cassidy | Survival Media Agency
ANACORTES, WASHINGTON-- On Saturday, May 14, 2016, Thousands of people marched to March Point in Anacortes, WA, as part of the Indigenous Day of Action during Break Free.
The peaceful march went along the shores of Fidalgo Bay in front of the Shell and Tesoro refineries. The people at the march were there to highlight the moral urgency of immediate action to combat climate change.
The three-mile procession march was led by indigenous community leaders from the area, and ended at the northeast tip of March Point. The people at the march then joined the “It’s in our Hands” indigenous gathering and ceremony.
Anacortes is home to two fossil fuel refineries owned by Shell and Tesoro. These refineries are the largest unaddressed source of carbon pollution in the Northwest and they refine 47% of all the gas and diesel used in the region.
Break Free Pacific Northwest events will continue throughout the weekend.
Photo by Emma Cassidy | Survival Media Agency
Environmental activists with the Stop The Money Pipeline Coalition held demonstrations outside JPMorgan Chase headquarters and BlackRock offices in New York City on October 2, 2020 to denounce both companies' participation in the destruction of the Amazon rainforest, to protest their reckless financing of fossil fuels, demanding them to divest from fossil fuels and to stop bankrolling climate chaos. (Photo by Erik McGregor)