BP petrol station 'blockade'
freespirit | 04.02.2003 15:37
Protesters gathered at a BP petrol station in West London as part of the International Day of Action against oil dependence and its links to war: As the banners put it 'OIL FUELS WAR' and 'NO WAR FOR OIL'
Petrol station 'blockade': oil/war action at London BP petrol station: Tuesday 4 February.
A large group of protesters gathered at a BP petrol station in Hammersmith, West London, as part of the International Day of Action involving protests at petrol stations (300 across the USA).
The BP station was selected for the protest as a prime example of BP's attempts at 'greenwash' - the pumps are driven by solar panels on the roof (shame about the pollutants being pumped out of them). BP were also rewarded with the company of protesters because of their involvement in the proposed Baku-Ceyhan pipeline. They are also one of many oil companies with their eyes on Iraq's oil reserves.
The protest drew many beeps of support from passing motorists (and only one or two heckles from crazy nutters bawling for WAR!). Complimentary coffees from the shop helped protesters brave the icy winds and blizzard.
As the banners put it: 'OIL FUELS WAR', 'NO WAR FOR OIL' and 'END OIL DIGGING/END OIL USE'.
A large group of protesters gathered at a BP petrol station in Hammersmith, West London, as part of the International Day of Action involving protests at petrol stations (300 across the USA).
The BP station was selected for the protest as a prime example of BP's attempts at 'greenwash' - the pumps are driven by solar panels on the roof (shame about the pollutants being pumped out of them). BP were also rewarded with the company of protesters because of their involvement in the proposed Baku-Ceyhan pipeline. They are also one of many oil companies with their eyes on Iraq's oil reserves.
The protest drew many beeps of support from passing motorists (and only one or two heckles from crazy nutters bawling for WAR!). Complimentary coffees from the shop helped protesters brave the icy winds and blizzard.
As the banners put it: 'OIL FUELS WAR', 'NO WAR FOR OIL' and 'END OIL DIGGING/END OIL USE'.
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