Activists Deface Stonehenge in Demand for Climate Action From British Government

British officials condemn the action, calling for strict prosecution.

Just Stop Oil via AP
Just Stop Oil protesters sit after spraying an orange substance on Stonehenge, at Salisbury, England, June 19, 2024. Just Stop Oil via AP

Two climate change activists doused Stonehenge in orange paint on Wednesday ahead of the British elections, demanding an end to the extraction and burning of oil, gas, and coal by 2030 or else supporters of the organization will extend their “resistance” actions.

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