Extinction Rebellion activists have gathered again today to protest against the government and its efforts to fight climate change.
Gathering outside the Home Office in Cessnock this afternoon, protestors want to raise awareness of what they say is the “little known“ link between war and the climate crisis.
Brand Street was closed for some time today before campaigners made their way along Whitefield Road and Govan Road towards BAE Systems boatyard.
Protestors are gathered outside the Home Office on Brand Street, Cessnock right now to protest against money being used to “fund war” @Glasgow_Times pic.twitter.com/jzeeaxhw0p
— Nicole Mitchell (@_mitchellnicole) November 4, 2021
Despite chaotic scenes in Glasgow yesterday as police tried to stop demonstrators making their way through the city centre, todays event has so far been much calmer with protestors being allowed to March towards their intended destination.
Douglas Renshaw of XR Glasgow said, “Our governments have allowed spending on arms to outstrip spending on climate solutions. They've created a brutal world where many face conflict over ravaged resources. Their gross negligence is allowing climate chaos to create more war.
“Climate chaos will increase the risk of conflict, social instability and fighting over resources. Climate chaos creates conflict while arms companies and their shareholders benefit.”
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