Greenpeace protest against natural gas promotion in the North Sea: island dwellers alerted

Greenpeace protest against natural gas promotion in the North Sea: island dwellers alerted

protests against natural gas promotion in the North Sea

Around 20 Greenpeace activists actively defend themselves against the planned natural gas promotion in the North Sea. In a brave advance they started from the Lower Saxony Island of Borkum on rubber boats to disturb the operation in the planned construction area in front of the Wadden Sea nerels Borkum and Schiermonnikoog. Your goal: to prevent the arrival of ships that should transport materials for the construction of a natural gas platform.

environmental protection concerns and resistance

The activists protest against the plans of the Dutch energy group One-Dyas, who strives for natural gas promotion from a field, about 23 kilometers northwest of Borkum. This project raises considerable concerns among environmentalists and residents in Germany and the Netherlands. They fear not only pollution, but also serious damage to the unique nature of the UNESCO World Heritage Wadden Sea and on the neighboring islands.

climate goals in focus

The fears of the protesters are diverse: in addition to the impending environmental damage, they also criticize the incompatible nature of natural gas promotion with the climate goals that many states have pursued in the Region. Greenpeace specifically points out that the planned activities are at risk of protecting underwater biotopes and reef structures, which could result in far -reaching consequences for the maritime ecosystem.

history of the protest actions

The protest in Borkum is not the first attempt by Greenpeace to mobilize against natural gas promotion. Protests were carried out in a similar manner in June when activists occupied a floating drilling platform about 20 kilometers north of the islands to point out the dangers of natural gas production.

Community reaction

Resistance to the project is a clear sign that the concerns of environmental protection and the sustainable use of resources in society are becoming increasingly important. The voice of the activists and the residents could increase the pressure on political decision -makers in order to seriously examine the dangers of the planned natural gas promotion and, if necessary, order the plans.

- Nag