[Australia] Protests: Peaceful protest

On 9 April 2025, people, including climate activists and representatives from Lock the Gate, Move Beyond Coal, and the Sydney Knitting Nannas and Friends, protested Whitehaven Coal outside NSW parliament in Sydney - Eastern, New South Wales to demand accountability from the country for environmental violations, including water pollution and harmful blasting practices. They called on the EPA to revoke the company's license due to its destructive impact on local communities and ecosystems. The protest was organized by the Move Beyond Coal.

Severity

LOW

Occurred

2025-04-09

Country

Australia

Event type

protest

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