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  • Drax protesters found guilty of obstructing coal train | Environment | guardian.co.uk

    Sadly, at a certain point, extreme actions must be taken to have pressing issues raised to a higher status to gain traction, public awareness and informed debate. Most enlightened changes and social reform never came easily nor did the vested interests running news media wish to always portray... more

    Reviewed by bs1999bs Jul 04, 09:34pm ( 4 reviews ) • guardian.co.uk

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  • Rated by Whomadewho on Jul 05, 12:27am

    From the page: "Drax protesters found guilty of obstructing coal train Climate change protesters face community service after judge rejects justification defence" | What is wrong with society when they see protesting as wrong? This is a good example of how what is perceived as wrong is actually right. It's not very British to protest which is why we have a guilty verdict. Shame on the jury.

  • Rated by bs1999bs on Jul 04, 9:34pm

    Sadly, at a certain point, extreme actions must be taken to have pressing issues raised to a higher status to gain traction, public awareness and informed debate. Most enlightened changes and social reform never came easily nor did the vested interests running news media wish to always portray matters accurately. The lay people, given their limited ability to express their views, seldom became involved as a result. Actions such as this, when used prudently and wisely, have a far greater ability to focus a spotlight on matters which would otherwise be ignored. Hence my support. As has been said many times you can't make an omelette without cracking the odd egg! Climate change has been ignored for far too long and society is now on a very slippery slope. It is time to act - both our options and time available are fast running-out!

  • Rated by MrChampion on Jul 04, 4:40pm

    From the page: "Climate change protesters who ambushed and hijacked a power station coal train failed to convince a jury today that their actions were justified by the "imminent threat" of devastation from global warming."

  • Rated by Undercurrents on Jul 03, 9:50am

    Brave people block coal train in climate change protest