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On Monday morning, a group reported that 16 of its activists had secured themselves to coal machinery. Eight of these individuals were attached to two coal loaders, while another eight had immobilized themselves on conveyor belts.
The climate advocacy group, Rising Tide, confirmed that protester Fiona Lee was among those who had fastened themselves to coal equipment earlier in the day. Source: Supplied / Rising Tide
Authorities arrived at the scene and began detaining the demonstrators, according to reports.
“We, as young individuals, can’t afford to ask politely for climate action anymore,” one protester stated emphatically in a press release.
It also wants an end to all coal exports from Newcastle by 2030.
Zack Schofield, a spokesperson for Rising Tide, said the government is “failing to act” on climate and support workers and the surrounding community. Source: Supplied / Rising Tide
Zack Schofield, a spokesperson for Rising Tide, said on Monday morning the government is “failing to act” on climate and support workers and the surrounding community.
