Extinction Rebellion activists occupy four Australian cities protesting Adani,

Extinction Rebellion activists occupy four Australian cities protesting Adani, Protesters are ramping up anti-Adani demonstrations – tonight taking over four major CBDs – as works on the controversial mine get underway.
SBS BY CHARLOTTE LAM

Hundreds of activists have stormed Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, and Adelaide CBDs on Friday evening, protesting the controversial Adani mine, which was given the green-light to begin construction last week.

Socio-political movement Extinction Rebellion is hoping to pressure the Federal Government to declare a climate emergency and “end its reliance on coal”.

The Carmichael Coal Mine received its final environmental approvals to begin work on the central Queensland project, after nearly a decade of opposition and debate.

Queensland’s Environment Department last week approved the mine’s groundwater management plan, ultimately giving it the final go-ahead.

Around 60 people have begun construction activity that includes work on the mine access road……https://www.sbs.com.au/news/extinction-rebellion-activists-occupy-four-australian-cities-protesting-adani

June 22, 2019 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | AUSTRALIA - NATIONAL, climate change - global warming

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