Several hundred climate activists from the Rising Tide organization, based in Australia, decided to blockade the world’s largest coal port, Newcastle, over the weekend, according to the Neos Cosmos portal on November 26.
The promotion began on November 25 and lasted until 4:00 p.m. the next day. Before starting, Rising Tide announced that during the protest more than half a million tons of coal would not be able to leave the port.
Climate activists are demanding that the Australian government no longer issue permits for new coal projects and impose a 75% tax on profits from coal exports, and use the revenue to fund the transition to green energy and compensation for the damage allegedly caused to the global climate. by the production of fossil fuels.
The head of Rising Tide, Zach Schofield, highlighted the coordination of the action with the police and compliance with safety regulations: the activists who blocked the passage of the boats spent two hours in the water, rotating regularly.
Green Party leader Adam Bandt, who supported the protest and kayaked with protesters on Saturday, called the participants heroes. “They are fighting to stop more flooding and wildfires in this country.”Bandt said.
But Stephen Galili, CEO of the New South Wales Minerals Council, recognizing the organization’s right to protest, said stopping coal exports from New South Wales would have a major impact on the state’s economy, as Exports provide employment to more than 25,000 residents and indirectly support tens of thousands more.
Source: Rossa Primavera
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