Report from the Climate Camp in Kent
Aug. 12th, 2008 12:43 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
webfarmerOver in the UK there's been a series of camp out protests on climate issues. It's called the Climate Camp. The latest is in Kent not far from London. It's protesting a new coal plant that's currently being proposed to replace one already on the location. Dangerous peaceniks have been brought to heel once again.
Coal Plant Protesters Injured in Skirmishes with Police - The Observer - 10 Aug 08
"Climate camp organisers said last night that about 1,500 people took part in the day of direct action and marches. They were matched by nearly 1,500 police officers. The only serious scuffles came when a group of 70 people tried to go into a cornfield. They were met by 100 police, some of whom used batons. Several people were injured. Police also used horses, dogs, trail bikes and helicopters to control demonstrators as they approached the power station across fields and down country lanes."
"Shortly before lunch, the sound system cranked up 'I've been loving you too long' by Otis Redding when a police helicopter circled and a loudspeaker announced: 'This is a police warning. Please disperse in 10 minutes or police horses, dogs and police batons will be used.'
Coal Plant Protesters Injured in Skirmishes with Police - The Observer - 10 Aug 08
"Climate camp organisers said last night that about 1,500 people took part in the day of direct action and marches. They were matched by nearly 1,500 police officers. The only serious scuffles came when a group of 70 people tried to go into a cornfield. They were met by 100 police, some of whom used batons. Several people were injured. Police also used horses, dogs, trail bikes and helicopters to control demonstrators as they approached the power station across fields and down country lanes."
"Shortly before lunch, the sound system cranked up 'I've been loving you too long' by Otis Redding when a police helicopter circled and a loudspeaker announced: 'This is a police warning. Please disperse in 10 minutes or police horses, dogs and police batons will be used.'
