More blockades!

Lots of things going on in the Rhineland coalfields: Also today, Ende Gelände occupied the train tracks that supply power-plant Neurath with lignite. Other groups blocked road accesses to Neurath – the second dirtiest in Europe, by the way. Lots of things were happening all over the Rhineland today: Early in the morning, coal trains near the Hambach mine were stopped by a lock-on. A human chain of 3500 people drew a “red line” against lignite mining. And hundreds of people are busy on the three climate camps, supporting the actions.


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++ Ende Gelände finishes successful action weekend ++ “The climate justice movement is growing and is internationally stronger than ever!” ++

1. August 2021 Ende Gelände has declared the action weekend for climate justice finished today. More than 2,000 activists participated in blockades at ChemCoast Park near Brunsbüttel. In wind and weather, the activists blocked the railroad tracks to the ChemCoast Park at important points. The blockades were maintained until Sunday. On Saturday, activists with canoes brought shipping on the Kiel Canal to a complete standstill for more than two hours. Ships were jammed on one of the most important waterways in the world. Continue reading ...