The first of April is generally a time for news reports on the Yeti or for dangerous stunts involving Superglue. However, there is a more progressive way to have fun. Grassroots network Rising Tide has renamed it ‘Fossil Fools Day’ and is calling for direct action against the ‘climate circus’ of big business. Harnessing a spirit of mischief and creativity, they suggest 15 pranks to help topple the fossil fuel empire, from ‘spanking a bank’ to media hacks or a Critical Mass bike ride. Rising Tide argues that there’s too much vested interest in energy solutions for the corporations to be trusted. One example is how food prices have dramatically risen as multinationals join the scramble for biofuels. Instead, a community-led transition to a low-carbon society is necessary. Events are being coordinated in key locations across three continents and lots more individual contacts will be staged locally. The ‘15 Actions’ booklet is available from BPEC or can be downloaded from www.risingtide.org.uk [0]. Both offer a wealth of links and eye-opening facts, making them great information resources. Follow up actions in May and June are planned, see www.networkforclimateaction.org.uk [0] for further details.