The group sent a statement demanding the government “stop all new oil and gas projects in the UK.”
Two activists from the environmental group Just Stop Oil spray orange-colored cornstarch on a titanosaur skeleton at the Natural History Museum in London (England) on Thursday.
“At around 1.50pm this afternoon, Dr Will Stableforth, consultant gastroenterologist, and Steve Fay, senior physiotherapist, used a children’s powder paint fountain to cover a reproduction of a titanosaur skeleton in orange cornstarch,” read a statement published by the group. , according to news portal RT.
The two men unfurled a banner reading: “For the sake of health, stop using oil,” and were immediately arrested by police.
Just Stop Oil reiterated that it “demands that the Government halt all new oil and gas projects in the UK” and “urges health professionals and the general public to mobilize in London on 30 October to achieve this.” ”. Additionally, the organization invited daily rallies to take place in London, throughout November, “until the Government wakes up and ends oil and gas extraction.”
British environmentalists painted dinosaur skeletons orange
Environmental group Just Stop Oil reiterated that it is “demanding that the Government halt all new oil and gas projects in the UK”. pic.twitter.com/TFFCJEkkSA
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