VDL is negotiating its potential new production line with the American start up Rivian, a producer of electric cars. If we are to believe Rivian’s website, they are a company that contributes to the fight against climate change and wants to ‘preserve nature’ with their electric cars. However, if Rivian is really concerned about the… Continue reading Send a message to Rivian
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Open Letter to Rivian
Today we sent this letter to Rivian urging them to ensure that the Sterrebos will be preserved. Please share widely! Dear Mr. Scaringe, For some time now negotiations have been taking place between Rivian and VDL Group about starting an assembly line at the VDL Nedcar factory in Born, the Netherlands.We, activists of Red het Sterrebos,… Continue reading Open Letter to Rivian
Fighting spirit in Sittard
On 8 January, Red het Sterrebos organised a demonstration in Sittard for the preservation of the Sterrebos forest. Almost 200 people came, from all over the country, and there were speeches by action groups such as Fridays for Future and Amelisweerd niet Geasfalteerd, and departments of political parties. Check out our video and take action… Continue reading Fighting spirit in Sittard
VDL Nedcar’s uncivil behaviour calls for more action
On Saturday 23 October, Red het Sterrebos activists removed plastic from trees in the Sterrebos. This plastic had been applied by VDL Nedcar to prevent bats from hibernating in the forest. Since the Council of State has banned logging for the time being, it is only logical that the bats, a protected species, and other… Continue reading VDL Nedcar’s uncivil behaviour calls for more action
Bats welcome again in the Sterrebos
On Saturday 23 October, we, a group of about 25 activists and local people, removed the plastic foil from the trees in the Sterrebos. Despite the fact that the Council of State recently suspended all logging until a decision has been made in the proceedings on the merits, VDL Nedcar had wrapped the trees in… Continue reading Bats welcome again in the Sterrebos