Australian police have reported the arrest of 32 individuals during recent climate protests at the Port of Newcastle, one of the largest coal export ports in the world. The arrested individuals face charges related to “marine-related” offenses. The protests allegedly disrupted operations by halting two cargo ships.
According to New South Wales state police, some activists engaged in “unsafe practices” on the water during the protests, raising safety concerns. The climate activist group Rising Tide has claimed responsibility for organizing the demonstration, stating that hundreds of activists participated by paddling kayaks into the shipping lane of the harbor.
The context surrounding these protests highlights the ongoing tensions between climate activism and fossil fuel export activities in Australia.
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