Climate activists to target airports: What to expect
Climate activists are planning to disrupt 10 UK airports
Climate activists are set to target 10 airports this weekend, from today at 11:00 am.
The action has been organised by Stay Grounded as part of the COP26 Coalition Global Action Days.
It follows after thousands attended the Global Day of Action for Climate Justice march across the UK yesterday.
Who are Stay Grounded UK?
Stay Grounded are a global network of more than 160 member organisations promoting alternatives to aviation to address climate change - calling for the end of airport traffic and expansion, and for an end to the “greenwashing” of aviation.
Which airports will be affected?
Bristol (BRS)
Doncaster-Sheffield (DSA)
Gatwick (LGW)
Glasgow (GLA)
Leeds-Bradford (LBA)
London City (LCY)
Luton (LTN)
Liverpool (LPL)
Manchester (MAN)
Southampton (SOU)
Why are they protesting?
The global network are taking a stand during the UN climate summit’s Coalition Global Action Days, calling for an end to airport expansion.
They fear greenhouse gas emissions will double if the aviation sector triples in size by 2050, which is expected to happen.
Stay Grounded UK warn that “no-one should be fooled by attempts to 'greenwash' aviation”.
What will the activists be doing?
So far, it is unclear how the Climate activists will cause disruption but it is likely activists will attempt to block entrances or stage sit-ins at airport buildings.