Renuka Saroha works at 350.org as an organizer. Last week, she was witness to the Chhattisgarh Bacho Andolan. Speaking to the locals about coal mining and its devastating effects, a concerned Renuka writes for us their story. “Humare pas bas yeh Shareer aur Tokda Zamin hi hai, inmese ek bhi [...]
This is a guest post from one of our top organizers, Mr. Prabhat Mishra from Etawah district, Uttar Pradesh. As part of the Red Tape Movement, Mr. Mishra has organized several actions as part of Earth Day, Earth Hour, 350.org’s Connect the Dots and many more days of action. Working [...]
This email just went out to our list in India. Here is a simple ten step action plan for November 10 to ensure a successful day out of campaigning. Dear friend, We are just a month away from the National Day of Action! As we continue to build momentum around [...]
A Khirkee Beyond Coal is a gathering of various artists showing their support for Sustainable Development and Clean energy through creative expression – all in an effort to push India away from coal towards a renewable energy future. This is an open invitation for friends in Delhi who are enthusiastic [...]
This email just went out to our network in India urging everybody to register an action for November 10th, India Beyond Coal. Dear friend, If the recent scandal over the improper allocation of coal mines reminds us of anything, it should be the fact that our political leaders take our [...]
This blog was written by Ekta Kothari, film-maker, creative activist and long time friend of 350.org. Her story is one of taking action. Having understood the problems surrounding dirty coal, she and her team decided to do something about it. From making a film on the situation of coal a [...]
The recent report from the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has kicked up a political storm in India. The Coal Gate as it is being dubbed by the media squarely blames the Indian Government of losing Rs 1.87 lakh crore in wrongly allocating coal blocks to public and [...]
Imagine a massive 4000 MW coal fired power station proposed on a land near you. How would you react ? With the promise of unlimited electricity and good paying jobs along with private education and health care facilities, it seems an offer many can’t refuse, especially in India. However, environmental [...]
