Działacze środowiskowe protestują przeciwko zanieczyszczeniu wody w Wilhelmshöhe

Działacze środowiskowe protestują przeciwko zanieczyszczeniu wody w Wilhelmshöhe

Kassel-Bad Wilhelmshöhe drew attention to itself last Sunday with an extraordinary campaign. During one of the popular water features in the mountain park, an unannounced protest campaign of environmental activists took the stage that wanted to draw attention to the problem of water pollution.

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As part of the protest campaign, several people rose to the parks of the park and unrolled a banner that contained clear demands for clean drinking water. By adding an unknown substance into the water, there was a striking green discoloration, which drawn attention to the activists and their message. This measure was apparently filmed, among other things by using a drone.

Sustainable demands of climate justice Kassel

The environmental activists of climate justice Kassel, which are involved in the protest, demand an end to salt contamination, especially in the Werra, which is caused by the activities of the K+S company. According to a spokeswoman for the group, Luna Garzón, in view of the current climate crisis, it is of crucial importance to ensure water quality and to minimize health risks.

reaction of the authorities

The police were informed about the situation in good time, but the activists fled before they arrived. Two of the alleged participants were temporarily arrested. The park's water master ensured that the discolored water was led into a retention basin, so that the water features could be continued with a shortened fountain without stopping the event entirely.

Health and sustainability in water creatures

future prospects for the region

Protest campaign throws a light on the nationwide current debate on environmental protection and the responsibility of large companies such as K+S. The demand for the socialization of K+S could be seen as a solution to ensure sustainable agriculture and improved water quality.