This morning the activists of the new York environmental Department of the radical organization «the revolt of the dying» came to city hall, filling the outdoor space around the building. Was attended by approximately 100-200 people. Police arrested 62 of the participant, that is, almost every third.
«The revolt of the dying» published on its website a call today to come to city hall to force the government to recognize the threat of global warming and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 2025. Some of the protesters lay on the pavement, blocking traffic. The police acted tough, but no one was hurt, the representatives of the NYPD, said that 60 detainees charged with disorderly conduct, and two of the fiercest — in the creation of threats to human life. They climbed on lamp posts and leaflets «a dangerous method».
Banners keep dropping! Arrests beginning. People shouting «Thank You» to the arrestees! Climbers being arrested upon descent. #InternationalRebellion @ExtinctionR @XR_NYC @#ExtinctionRebellion @XrYouth @xryouthus #ClimateEmergency pic.twitter.com/YC9keUAfAA
Alexandria Villaseñor (@AlexandriaV2005) April 17, 2019
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However, the struggle did not end there. Protest organizers invite the public to join them on April 20 in Sheeps Meadow in Central Park from 12.00 to 16.00 (weather permitting). Promise that the protest will take the form of a picnic, including dance and music. A decisive blow at the enemies of the ecology of a planned strike at noon on April 21 at 99 Scott Avenue in Brooklyn.
«There will be musical performances, DJs, scientific seminars, rooms for Wellness and meditation, exchanging apparel, and more. «The rebellion endangered» will be there so join us, bring your friends and relax with us! Bring a shirt, bag or anything else where you want to put our logo!», according to the website of the organizers.
#InternationalRebellion @XR_NYC has blocked the roadways in front of City Hall demanding a #ClimateEmergency! XR climbers on lightposts all around with multiple banner drops! @ExtinctionR #ExtinctinRebellion @XrYouth @xryouthus pic.twitter.com/FEJvHYTJpF
Alexandria Villaseñor (@AlexandriaV2005) April 17, 2019
