Break Free From Fossil Fuels is a two-week global wave of escalated action to keep coal, oil + gas in the ground

#breakfree2016

Across the United States, in Washington state, Washington DC, New York, Illinois, Colorado and California, people took peaceful direct action targeting some of the most dangerous fossil fuel infrastructure in the country.

US Photo Highlights

Events in the U.S.

Instead of hundreds of events everywhere, Break Free is made up of strategically chosen actions from coast to coast — targeting key fossil fuel infrastructure, putting direct pressure on decision-makers to keep fossil fuels in the ground, and pointing the way toward clean, renewable solutions.

If you can’t join one of the major events happening this May, you are still needed. During Break Free, there will be a lot of courageous people putting their bodies on the line — let them know that world is standing with them and supporting them. Be a Digital Witness

Top U.S. Actions:

Starts: May 12^th 17:30 GMT

Denver, Colorado

Mobilisation to protect a community defending itself from fracking. We can rise up to defend our health and homes, our atmosphere held in public trust, our children's futures.

Starts: May 13^th 02:30 GMT

Anacortes, Washington

Thousands are converging upon March Point in Anacortes, WA — the site of two oil refineries, where hundreds will risk arrest by engaging in peaceful civil disobedience.

Starts: May 14^th 12:00 GMT

Albany, New York

A massive action to stop crude oil “bomb” trains rolling through Albany, polluting the air in our communities & adding to the climate crisis.

Starts: May 14^th 15:00 GMT

Los Angeles, California

Mass convergence and march through downtown Los Angeles, home to the United States’ largest urban oil field.

Starts: May 15^th 16:00 GMT

Chicago Area, Illinois

Action in Whiting Lakefront Park near the BP Whiting Refinery and near the 2014 oil spill into the waters of Lake Michigan.

Starts: May 15^th 17:00 GMT

Washington DC

Action calling on President Obama to stop all new offshore drilling in the Arctic, Atlantic, and the Gulf of Mexico.

Are you in?

Does this sound like the sort of mobilization you want to be part of? Use the map to sign up for an action in your region.

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Participating groups

A wide range of international, national and local organisations are stepping up to support or participate in the Break Free movement, including those listed below. Go to country pages for groups involved in specific actions. If your organisation wishes to join this effort please write to partner@breakfree2016.org.