By the same people who think that “coronavirus is the cure,” which means that living people are bad. If that’s the case then you’re numptys first.
Corona is the Cure – tweet from an account claiming to represent XR East Midlands
Press release
Friday March 26th 2021
EMBARGOED: Monday 29 March 2021 at 8:30 a.m. at the intersection of Bathurst and George Street, Sydney
Monday, March 29, 2021, 8 a.m.
Extinction Rebellion will significantly disrupt Sydney’s CBD starting at 8 a.m. on Monday with one simple request: no gas-fired recovery.
Extinction Rebellion (XR) protesters will take part in two actions in the Sydney CBD on Monday March 29th to urge governments and businesses to commit to abandon gas. XR no longer demands dirty gas that is destroying land, water and the planet.
XR kicks off a renewable energy recovery march at Pitt Street Mall on Monday, March 29th at 8:15 am. This loud and colorful procession will demand that no gas fired recreation and a sustainable future be demanded.
Another disruptive action will take place at the intersection of Bathurst and George Streets. From 8:00 a.m., demonstrators will occupy the room. XR is aware of the inconvenience caused to drivers, but time is running out.
Extinction Rebellion reclaim APA from the Western Slopes Pipeline and Narrabri Gas Project from Santos. APA plans to build a 450-kilometer pipeline to transport gas from the Santos gas project in Narrabri to Newcastle, destroying the forest and farmland we need for oxygen and food, and the diffuse gas emission air and water supply to NSW pollute.
Extinction Rebellion spokesman Danny Noonan, 47, Dapto, who has a visual impairment, takes part in the protests in Bathurst and George Street. He said:
“It doesn’t work to use normal channels and be polite. We have to find a way to do this. Mass and disruptive actions are the first step in forcing those in power to listen. “
XR rebels will block a road in protest of the undemocratic approval of the Western Slopes Pipeline and the Narrabri gas project from Santos and in solidarity with the Narrabri locals as well as the traditional owners of Gamilaraay. The project was recommended for approval even though 23,000 submissions were against the project (98% of all submissions).
The Narrabri gas project is not supported by the local community, interest groups or traditional owners. Communities are increasingly aware that their city’s water, land and food security are at risk from the project. A 2014 survey found that 97% of the population in their area reject such projects. NSW’s Country Women’s Association turned down the project, asking how a 134-condition project could continue. According to NSW Farmers, the project seriously endangers water resources, soil, air quality and food security in NSW.
Another XR member at the protest AJ Tennant, 39, Glebe said: “We call on APA, Santos and our governments to listen. Listen to local communities, listen to traditional owners. The outrage is palpable – they don’t want these dirty gas projects. They know it threatens their water, their land and the future of our planet. “
The projects pose a serious threat to what remains of the Pilliga Forest. The Pilliga Forest is the largest remaining forest in Australia and NSW relies on the forest to provide groundwater. The damage being done to local communities and the planet will not bring a good return on investment from this economic mirage. The project will contribute massively to carbon pollution as Australia and the world urgently need to achieve net zero emissions.
Danny Noonan said, “The government doesn’t listen to us or the scientists. Change doesn’t happen fast enough to make a real difference. We’ve met and hit tipping points all the time without doing enough to keep us from falling over the edge. “
XR urges APA to get out of the project urgently. The company is aware that the project threatens the water table, food production and the future of the region.
These actions were planned last week as part of a national week of protest in the capitals. Due to the extreme weather caused by the climate emergency, these actions in Sydney have been postponed.
MEDIA CONTACT AND INTERVIEWS:
xrsydney_media@protonmail.com
Danny Noonan 0419 623 868
AJ Tennant 0424 141 620
Extinction Rebellion urges our governments to:
1. Declare a climate emergency
2. Stop the loss of biodiversity and reduce CO2 emissions to zero by 2025
3. and be guided by the binding decisions of a citizens’ assembly on climate and ecological justice.
Recognition of the country
XR recognizes that our actions take place on stolen land. We respect the traditional administrators of this land, including the elders, past and present. First Nations people around the world have been on the front lines against colonial expansion and environmental degradation for centuries. Always was, always will be, land of the Aborigines.
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