Extinction Rebellion targets City of London over climate role
by Fiona Harvey Environment correspondent from Environment | The Guardian on (#5NHFE)
Protests starting next week aim to highlight the billions poured into fossil fuels by financial sector
The City of London will be the target of a new round of Extinction Rebellion protests aimed at highlighting the role of high finance in the climate crisis, starting next week and carrying on for at least a fortnight.
Thousands of protesters are expected to take part in a series of actions in the City, details of which are under wraps. These will target businesses headquartered in the Square Mile financial district, and will include site occupations. There are no plans to disrupt public transport, as has occurred during some previous actions.
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