Action from Environmental Activists at Stonehenge
Environmental activists staged a protest by spraying orange paint on the obelisks at Stonehenge in England, one of the most important archaeological sites in the world. Activists from the group called Just Stop Oil attracted attention with their action at Stonehenge in Salisbury, England.
Stonehenge Action Details
According to the statement made by Just Stop Oil, the action contains a message for the next government after the election to be held on July 4 in England. Two activists sprayed orange paint with fire extinguishers on the obelisks, which are estimated to be 4-5 thousand years old. Activists demanded that the government sign a legal agreement to phase out fossil fuels by 2030.
In the shared images, it is seen that the activists are spraying paint on the obelisks, while visitors and officials try to intervene. Just Stop Oil activists often organize environmental protests by stopping traffic on roads or painting works of art.
Just Stop Oil Actions
Just Stop Oil activists aim to raise awareness about the environment by closing roads in areas with heavy traffic through actions they call “Slow March”. Activists who oppose fossil fuel production and new fossil fuel exploration licenses attend various events, from art events to sports competitions, with orange paint and confetti.
Just Stop Oil activists, who have intervened in events such as billiards tournaments, Wimbledon tennis tournament and Premier League matches in the past, aim to draw attention to environmental protection and sustainability issues.
Stonehenge is known as an archaeological site of great importance for human history. According to estimates, the historical monument structure in Stonehenge, dating back 4 to 5 thousand years, consists of obelisks, each weighing 25 tons. The region and its surroundings were included in the UNESCO World Heritage list in 1986.
