Stonehenge Vandalized by Climate Activists
Just Stop Oil Supporters Demand Government Action
Protesters Spray World Heritage Site Orange in Protest
In a shocking act of vandalism, two members of the climate activist group Just Stop Oil have sprayed orange powder paint on the iconic Stonehenge monument in the United Kingdom. The protest, which took place on Monday, June 13th, 2022, was intended to raise awareness of the urgent need for action on climate change and to demand that the incoming UK government commit to ending new oil and gas exploration.
The protesters, identified as "Cameron Ford" and "Lauren Townsend," were arrested at the scene and charged with criminal damage. They appeared before the Salisbury Magistrates' Court on Tuesday, where they entered pleas of not guilty. The two activists are expected to stand trial later this year.
A spokesperson for Just Stop Oil said in a statement, "The UK's government in waiting has committed to enacting Just Stop Oil's original demand of no new oil. Now we need them to live up to that promise and tell the truth about what is needed to ensure a safe and liveable future for all.
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