No name Newsroom

Six arrested at Bank of America protest

Some groups are calling for a moratorium on foreclosures and an increase in loan principal reduction as effects of the mortgage crisis continue. Others decry the bank’s financing of coal energy projects, and still others seek to end corporate political donations.

Organizers have pledged nonviolence. In fact, many of them have gone through workshops or other training on nonviolent protesting, said Amanda Starbuck of the Rainforest Action Network. But they don’t rule out street and sidewalk blockages that could spur police action.

Six arrested at Bank of America protest
Charlotte Observer
Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Occupy Bank of America: Hundreds protest

"We see Bank of America as the worst of the worst," said Amanda Starbuck, a director at the environmental advocacy group Rainforest Action Network, which organized the protests. "There's a lot of momentum around Bank of America."

Occupy Bank of America: Hundreds protest
CNN Money
Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Duke, Bank of America protests will test new city rules

The banner that hung briefly from “Bank of Coal” stadium Wednesday was the first of upcoming protests that, four months before the Democratic National Convention, will test Charlotte’s ability to police waves of demonstrators.

Protesters will welcome Duke Energy shareholders at their annual meeting Thursday morning. Organizers say 1,000 activists will be on hand for Bank of America’s shareholder meeting next Wednesday. Another group vows to “occupy” a conservative legislative summit May 11.

Duke, Bank of America protests will test new city rules
Charlotte Observer
Thursday, May 3, 2012

Ecuador clean water charity started amid oil fight

A San Francisco humanitarian organization, Groundwork Opportunities, manages the project's finances.

Ecuador clean water charity started amid oil fight
San Francisco Chronicle
Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Bank of America New Environment Initiative: Weak on Coal Means Weak on Climate

Release Date: 
Monday, June 11, 2012

SAN FRANCISCO (6.11.2012)—Today, Bank of America announced a new environmental initiative, which includes a commitment to $50 billion over ten years for environmental investments. While the bank is focusing on energy efficiency (largely reducing emissions from its own consumption), renewable energy and energy infrastructure, transportation, and water and waste, the bank does not address its role in financing fossil fuels, like coal, which are the leading cause of climate emissions in the United States.

Activists gather for Chevron shareholders meeting

For many Chevron Corp. investors, Wednesday's annual shareholders meeting in San Ramon represents a chance to hear top management extol their company's profit and plans for the future.

For activists drawn to the meeting from around the world, it's a chance to confront a company they say has poisoned their land, water and air.

...

Activists gather for Chevron shareholders meeting
San Francisco Chronicle
Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Rainwater Harvesting in the Amazon Cleans up Where Oil Left its Mark

...

ClearWater has already installed 70 rainwater-harvesting systems in villages that border the Agua Rico river. Four tribes are working to coordinate the installations—picking which sites will be first in line for the systems, putting them in, and training families to maintain them. And this week, with support from international NGOs like the Rainforest Action Network, Groundwork Opportunities, and Amazon Watch, the group launched a campaign to raise awareness, but more importantly, funding. The ultimate goal is to raise at least $2 million.

Rainwater Harvesting in the Amazon Cleans up Where Oil Left its Mark
Good Magazine
Friday, May 25, 2012

Chevron’s Leading Critics From Brazil to Ecuador Expose Oil Giant's Abuses

Release Date: 
Tuesday, May 29, 2012

San Francisco, CA – At a press conference today, labor and community leaders from Brazil, Ecuador, Nigeria, Angola, California and Texas revealed the true cost of Chevron’s operations in the places where they live. 

They will take their message to Chevron’s annual shareholder meeting on Wednesday, May 30 where they will make clear that those paying the price for Chevron’s profits will no longer tolerate or subsidize its bad corporate citizenship and negligent, risky and dangerous operations. 

Chevron’s Shareholder Meeting Moment of Truth

Release Date: 
Thursday, May 24, 2012

The True Cost of Chevron.com

Media Advisory

May 29: 9am pst Tele Press Conference & 6pm Teach-In

(800) 862-9098; (785) 424-1051 Conference ID: RAINFOREST

May 30: 8am pst Shareholder Revolt and Mass Public Protest

- Interviews and Photos Available Now -

view all related news »