Arrested

Hi ,

I just sent a fax to Chattisgarh CM, Raman Singh asking them to free activists Ramesh Agarwal and Dr. Harihar Patel.

Please read the mail below and take action. http://www.greenpeace.in/take-action/support-brave-activists-fax-raman-singh.php

Regards,

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Dear ,

Stand up against coal and they put you in jail! Activist Ramesh Agrawal and Dr. Harihar Patel were arrested and Mr. Agrawal was even inhumanly chained to his hospital bed for exposing an environmental violation in Chattisgarh.^[1]

Click here to ask CM Raman Singh to free activists Ramesh Agrawal and Dr. Harihar Patel

Mr. Agrawal and Dr. Patel exposed irregularities in the environmental clearance process for a coal fired thermal power plant being built by the Jindal group in Raigarh.^[2] In return, they have been arrested on false charges. Their first two appeals for bail have been denied. A third bail plea will be heard at the Chattisgarh high court this week.

This is a struggle to save our environment from permanent damage. We need to act fast to help free Mr. Agrawal and Dr. Patel.The Chattisgarh Chief Minister, Raman Singh needs to know that people across the country support brave activists like Ramesh Agrawal and Harihar Patel.

You should sign this fax asking Chattisgarh CM to free the brave activists and investigate those responsible for the false charges against them.

http://www.greenpeace.in/take-action/support-brave-activists-fax-raman-singh.php

The fax says 'Mr. Chief Minister, respect public opinion - release the activists and investigate those responsible for the false charges against them.'

Your signature will be faxed to the CM's office. People across the country and even outside it have been demanding their release. Lots and lots of faxes flooding the CM's office will help add more strength to this demand. It will help put pressure on the authorities to take action.

Even as Mr Agrawal and Dr. Patel languish in prison our government is looking at ways to fast track private coal mining projects in dense forest areas. A Group of Ministers entrusted with the task of choosing between the last remaining forests of central and eastern India and coal,^[3] will meet next month to discuss this.

There are renewable energy ^[4] and energy efficiency measures can help meet our needs. Instead of looking at the alternatives the government is trying to gag those who are trying to stand up against coal, to save our environment and forests. Speak up now! Ask CM Raman Singh to free activists Ramesh Agrawal and Dr Harihar Patel.

http://www.greenpeace.in/take-action/support-brave-activists-fax-raman-singh.php

Thanks a billion!


Preethi Herman,
Climate and Energy Campaigner,
Greenpeace India.

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Sources:

1. RTI activist arrested, chained to hospital bed, CNN-IBN, June 2, 2011
http://ibnlive.in.com/news/rti-activist-arrested-chained-to-hospital-bed/156273-3.html

2. Arrest of an activist raises uncomfortable questions, Times of India, June 4, 3 2011
http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-06-04/india/29620090_1_sessions-court-chhattisgarh-patel

3. Coal GoM to fast-track 8 projects, big firms to gain, Business Standard, June 10, 2011
http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/coal-gom-to-fast-track-8-projects-big-firms-to-gain/438596/

4. Renewable energy can power the world, says landmark IPCC study, Guardian, May 9, 2011
http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2011/may/09/ipcc-renewable-energy-power-world

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Pranab Mukherjee

Hi ,

This is urgent! I have just shown my support for India's forests. I have asked Pranab Mukherjee to hold a public consultation before deciding on the fate of our forests.

Please read the mail below and take action. http://www.greenpeace.org/india/en/What-We-Do/Stop-Climate-Change/Quit-Coal/public-consultation-on-forests/

Regards,

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Dear ,

The coal versus forest tussle has intensified. A decision will be taken soon by the Group of Ministers (GoM) headed by Pranab Mukherjee. Their first meeting is on Thursday, the 17th. ^[1]

Last year environment and forest minister Jairam Ramesh marked certain dense forests as No Go zones for coal mining.^[2] The coal ministry however wants access to all these areas.^[3] The GoM is now going to decide if we should destroy these forests and the biodiversity they hold to mine more polluting coal.^[4]

These forests are crucial to the livelihood of millions and home to wildlife like tigers and elephants.[5] Forests are a national asset and a decision on them needs to have public consent. Over 27,000 people have pledged their support for forests and are asking Pranab Mukherjee to hold a public consultation.

Can you also pledge your support for India's forests by asking Minister Pranab Mukherjee to hold a public consultation before taking a decision?

http://www.greenpeace.org/india/en/What-We-Do/Stop-Climate-Change/Quit-Coal/public-consultation-on-forests/

There isn't much time, the GoM meets tomorrow. Those in favour of mining our forests seem to dominate the GoM. More people standing up for forests will strengthen the demand and help put pressure on the minister to act. A public consultation will help voices supporting our forests come to the fore.

There are clean and viable renewable energy options which can minimize our dependence on coal. [6] However, once destroyed a natural forest cannot be re-created.

The GoM's decision will affect threatened biodiversity and the livelihood of millions. Minister Pranab Mukherjee needs to hear what the people of this country want. Pledge your support to forests by asking Minister Pranab Mukherjee to hold a public consultation.

http://www.greenpeace.org/india/en/What-We-Do/Stop-Climate-Change/Quit-Coal/public-consultation-on-forests/

Thanks a billion!


Preethi Herman
Climate Campaigner
Greenpeace India

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Sources:

1. No-go zoning plan on GoM menu, Times of India, February, 11, 2011
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/No-go-zoning-plan-on-GoM-menu/articleshow/7471754.cms

2. 35% of India's coal mining areas are in 'no go' zones, DNA, March 27, 2010
http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_35pct-of-india-s-coal-mining-areas-are-in-no-go-zones_1363884

3. Allow mining in 90% no-go zones, Hindusthan Times, October 29 2010
http://www.hindustantimes.com/Allow-mining-in-90-no-go-zones/Article1-619206.aspx

4. GoM will look into sensitive 'no-go' mining areas, Deccan Herald, January 13, 2011
http://www.deccanherald.com/content/128848/cabinet-decides-set-up-gom.html

5. Forests will rescue India, says Jairam Ramesh, new.rediff.com, August 11, 200
http://news.rediff.com/slide-show/2009/aug/11/slide-show-1-forests-are-indias-rescuer-says-jairam-ramesh.htm

6. Energy Revolution, Greenpeace, March 23, 2009
http://www.greenpeace.org/india/Global/india/report/2009/3/energy-revolution.pdf

Greenpeace provides an alternate energy vision for India, Greenpeace, March 24, 2009
http://www.greenpeace.org/india/en/news/greenpeace-provides-an-alterna/

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