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November 27, 2023

Over 100 Arrested as Australian Climate Activists Blockade World's Largest Coal Port
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In Australia, police arrested over 100 climate activists who took part
in a two-day blockade of the world's largest coal port. Thousands of
activists participated in the blockade, occupying the Port of Newcastle
by swimming or kayaking in the port's shipping lane. Australia is the
world's second-largest exporter of coal. Ninety-seven-year-old Reverend
Alan Stuart was one of the detained activists. Organizers say he is the
oldest person ever arrested and charged in Australia. Reverend Stuart
spoke to reporters after the action.

Rev. Alan Stuart: "Whatever happens to me doesn't matter, but what
happens to the climate, because the climate is going to affect future
generations - my grandchildren and great-grandchildren and so on."



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