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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
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, 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, 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, activists began their second day blockading the train tracks leading to the oil refineries in Anacortes. The activists slept overnight at the encampment 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
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
NIGERIA-- On May 12, 2016, hundreds of men, women and children gathered at the first ever oil well in the Niger Delta - Oloibiri well 1. They demanded a Break Free from coal, oil and gas and called for the rehabilitation of the entire Niger Delta.
The Nigeria Breakfree2016 train moved to Bori, Ogoni, Rivers State Nigeria. The demand was loud and clear #KEEPITINTHEGROUND #LEAVETHEOILINTHESOIL #CLEANUPTHENIGERDELTANOW #BREAKFREEFROMFOSSILFUELS.
Photo by Babawale Obayanju
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
PORT OF NEWCASTLE, AUSTRALIA- On May 8 over 2,000 people shut down the world's largest coal port. For six hours no coal came in or out of the Port of Newcastle. Hundreds of kayakers blocked the harbour's entrance to any entering or exiting coal ships, whilst another 60 walked onto and shutdown the only coal transport train line into the port.
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, 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
ECUADOR-- This action targeted the construction of a Refinery on the pacific coast. Community members from all over Ecuador are demanding that oil is kept in the ground.
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 Saturday, May 14, 2016, activists began their second day blockading the train tracks leading to the oil refineries in Anacortes. The activists slept overnight at the encampment 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 Saturday, May 14, 2016, activists began their second day blockading the train tracks leading to the oil refineries in Anacortes. The activists slept overnight at the encampment 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 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-- On Saturday, May 14, 2016, activists began their second day blockading the train tracks leading to the oil refineries in Anacortes. The activists slept overnight at the encampment 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
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA -- Saturday, May 14th, 2016. Activists from 350.org converged at the Zoo Lake this morning and walked to the Gupta's residence where they demand a just response to climate change and deliver a coffin full of coal symbolizing the end of coal during 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.
Photo by: Shayne Robinson | Mutiny Media
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 AgencyPhoto 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 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
AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND- Thursday, May 12, 2016 Hundreds of people blockaded the front doors of an ANZ Bank to urge them to divest from fossil fuels.
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: Artur Francisco
On May 8 over 2,000 people shut down the world's largest coal port. For six hours no coal came in or out of the Port of Newcastle. Hundreds of kayakers blocked the harbour's entrance to any entering or exiting coal ships, whilst another 60 walked onto and shutdown the only coal transport train line into the port.
PORT OF NEWCASTLE, AUSTRALIA- On May 8 over 2,000 people shut down the world's largest coal port. For six hours no coal came in or out of the Port of Newcastle. Hundreds of kayakers blocked the harbour's entrance to any entering or exiting coal ships, whilst another 60 walked onto and shutdown the only coal transport train line into the port.
ANACORTES, WASHINGTON-- On Saturday, May 14, 2016, activists began their second day blockading the train tracks leading to the oil refineries in Anacortes. The activists slept overnight at the encampment 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
An indigenous woman offering prayers before people take on boats to shut down largest coal port in the world at Newcastle, Australia.
ANACORTES, WASHINGTON-- On Saturday, May 14, 2016, activists began their second day blockading the train tracks leading to the oil refineries in Anacortes. The activists slept overnight at the encampment 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