Protesters block Australian coal port

Protesters block Australian coal port Sydney (UPI) May 9, 2016 - Activists said they made a stand against the fossil fuels industry in Australia by blocking the delivery of coal from one of the world's largest ports. Participants took to kayaks to block coal shipments from leaving the port of Newcastle, the largest coal export facility in Australia. Zane Sikulu, a regional advocacy leader from the group 350.org, said the Australian government ... more

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