Roger Hallam recently organized a nonviolent protest amid increasing crackdowns on activists in the UK. Just Stop Oil activists occupied the M25 for four days, causing significant traffic disruption. Their actions led to widespread backlash and arrests, as many felt they were blocking vital routes, including emergency services. Activists argued their protests were necessary to draw attention to the climate crisis and demand an end to new oil and gas licenses. A protester emphasized the urgency of the situation, questioning why such drastic actions were needed for the government to listen.
"How many more people have to say 'We don't have a liveable future if you continue licensing oil and gas' for you to listen?"
"I'm here because I don't have a future, and you might hate me for doing this, but I wish you would direct all that anger and hatred at our government."
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