Occupation End Notes | April 22, 2010 Volume 8 Number 8

Save the Earth, End the Occupation!

Today is Earth Day, and in this week's eco-friendly edition of Occupation End No
tes, we shed light one of the underreported aspects the Israeli occupation: its
impact on the environment. Whether it's Caterpillar bulldozers ripping up Palest
inian olive trees, U.S.-provided white phosphorous shells affecting water suppli
es in Gaza, or Motorola greenwashing the occupation by winning "energy saving" g
rants while producing technology for land-grabbing settlements, Israel's militar
y occupation has devastating environmental impacts.
A recent article in the The Palestine Telegraph highlights the environmental imp
act of Israeli military activities in the Occupied Palestinian Territories. In a
ddition to uprooted olive trees and agricultural land, the Israeli occupation me
ans stolen or polluted Palestinian water resources, settlement waste water and l
andfills diverted into Palestinian villages, and pollution from Israeli industri
al zones illegally built in occupied territory affecting Palestinian populations
.
So ending the Israeli occupation isn't just about restoring human rights and int
ernational law--it's also about saving the earth.
Luckily there's plenty of ways for you to get involved in this important work. F
rom Tax Day protests to divestment debates, from upcoming conferences to speakin
g tours, this week's edition of Occupation End Notes is packed full of exciting
information, resources, articles, and actions that you can take!
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to End the Israeli Occupation, the largest and most diverse coalition of organi
zations and organizers working to challenge U.S. policy toward Israel/Palestine
click here. Your support makes this important work possible!
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In solidarity,
US Campaign National Office Staff