They are calling on people to take non-violent direct action around the Camp for Climate Action, taking place near Heathrow in a week's time. The website  http://www.reclaimtheskies.com includes details of airlines, suppliers and cargo companies based around Heathrow.

Campaigner Joanna Maguire stated, "Look at the crazy summer weather we are having. The effects of high-level atmospheric emissions both on our climate and the ozone layer are a serious issue and we need to take actio now. More and more businesses are offering ridiculously cheap flights for holidays and unnecessary next day deliveries around the world."

Another activist, David Beddington, added, "Heathrow does not exist in isolation. All these companies are profiting from cheap fuel and actively encourage the growth of flights. This has to stop and we are calling on people to take non-violent direct action to protect our futures. It needs to be hammered home that their business may be lawful, but globally they are contributing to terrible crimes against humanity. We want people to take direct action to make these companies and their customers aware that they are contributing to famine, flooding and destitution around the world."

The website is produced independently of the Camp for Climate Action, though it is within its policy of calling for direct action to be taken against the root causes of climate change. The purpose of the website is to inform people on how the industry around Heathrow works - the airport is simply the focus of a bigger problem.

Campaigners doubt that the government or corporations are capable of making the necessary societal changes necessary to minimise the damage climate chaos is going to inflict on the earth and its inhabitants.

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