Protesters say the U.K. is hypocritical to fund fossil fuel discoveries while claiming it is tackling climate change.
LONDON - Climate change activist group Extinction Rebellion has used a fire engine to spray fake blood over the steps and entrance to the U.K. Treasury building in Westminster, London., which showed police officers now guarding the entrance. The organization also posted an image on Twitter which shows the fire engine covered in part with a banner that read "Stop funding climate death."
The group's website said 1,800 liters of fake blood had been sprayed. It added that the 'blood' is made from water colored with food dye that can be washed off the building. It added that the protest is being held to "highlight the inconsistency between the U.K. Government's insistence that the U.K. is a world leader in tackling climate breakdown, while pouring vast sums of money into fossil exploration and carbon-intensive projects"
Speaking on U.K. radio on Thursday, Mayor of London Sadiq Khan said he had sympathy over the right to protests and that the world did face a climate emergency. Khan warned, however, that police resources to contain public disorder was strained and that anyone who wanted to protest "must do it lawfully and peacefully."On October 7, the Extinction Rebellion group is calling on people to participate in a fresh set of protests across 60 cities around the world. It says in London the group plans to block 12 areas around Westminster.
Deutschland Neuesten Nachrichten, Deutschland Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
The Dow is down more than 800 points in two days — Here's what's going onU.S. markets fell fallen broadly for two consecutive days as investors began showing concern in response to fresh signs of a looming economic recession.
Weiterlesen »
Brazier destroys the field to clinch first 800 meters title for U.S.Donavan Brazier stormed home and broke the world championship record to claim a ...
Weiterlesen »
Day 5 Highlights From Worlds: Donavan Brazier Wins 800 Meters in an American-Record TimeFor Allyson Felix, who this year returned to competition after giving birth to a daughter last November, it was the 12th gold medal of her career at the world championships.
Weiterlesen »
Donavan Brazier Breaks 34-Year-Old American Record in the 800.donavanbrazier performance broke the previous American record of 1:42.60 set by Johnny Gray in 1985. WorldAthleticsChamps
Weiterlesen »
Vaccine bill protester threw blood on California senators, investigation confirmsThe California Senate confirmed Wednesday that an anti-vaccine protester threw a menstrual cup full of human blood onto senators at the state Capitol.
Weiterlesen »
20 Halloween Costumes You Can Get Away with Wearing at the OfficeFind inspiration for work-appropriate Halloween costumes that don't involve the term 'sexy,' colored contacts, or spoonfuls of fake blood.
Weiterlesen »