A group of protesters blocked cars and clashed with angry commuters.
Extinction Rebellion climate activists have caused significant traffic disruptions by blocking a busy inner Melbourne road.
A group of protesters blocked cars and clashed with angry commuters on Punt Road in Richmond just after 7.30am. Protester Sam Clarke explained that the demonstration was timed to coincide with ongoing discussions on climate change at the annual COP29 summit.These are our teachers, soccer coaches and neighbours': Why hundreds will march against violence this weekendClarke said they needed to be more bold in their protests to ensure the message reached the public."We knew this would be upsetting.
"We don't like that this is what it's come to. We have done the petitions and the vigils. We aren't getting anywhere."Extinction Rebellion climate activists have caused significant traffic disruptions. The demonstration was timed to coincide with ongoing discussions on climate change at the annual COP29 summit. Traffic on Punt Road is now clearing, and the activists have confirmed they will remain off the roadway.
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