Climate change protesters march in Copenhagen

[Lars77]

Source: BBC News

Thousands of people are marching through Copenhagen as part of global protests to demand action from leaders at UN climate talks there.

Read more: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_depth/8409331.stm

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Also see live video here: http://www.vgtv.no/?id=27603


(I am unable to post the video in the video forum as is it not from youtube)

[pampango]

1. Climate change protesters march in Copenhagen

Source: BBC

Thousands of people are marching through Copenhagen as part of global protests to demand action from leaders at UN climate talks there. BBC correspondents say the protest has been peaceful so far. Earlier, thousands joined marches in Australia.

Activists also met in Hong Kong, Jakarta and the Philippines. More than 50 protesters were arrested in Copenhagen following a smaller demonstration on Friday.

Organisers said they expected between 60,000 and 80,000 protesters from around the world to join Saturday's march across the city to the conference centre where negotiators and ministers are meeting. The BBC's Matt McGrath in Copenhagen says the crowd is colourful, with some protesters arriving dressed as polar bears and others draped in blue and green to show their support for the planet.

Activists are arguing for an ambitious, legally binding agreement on emissions cuts to be signed by world leaders at the summit's conclusion at the end of next week.



Read more: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/8409331.stm

[MH1]

2. Almost as if they think climate change might affect their lives.

DESPITE the emails! But I thought the emails showed it was all fake!

:sarcasm:

[WriteDown]

3. I wonder what the protests carbon footprint was....

Less than the private jets used to get to Copenhagen? :shrug:

[Ichingcarpenter]

5. Whatever

its an important protest. They came from all over Denmark and EU on trains

[WriteDown]

8. It was in jest..

Except for the private jet part. Amazing that these world leaders haven't discovered teleconferencing yet.

[Lars77]

7. by that logic..

we should outlaw mass gatherings of all sorts.

[WriteDown]

9. See post 8. nt

[Lars77]

10. :)

i just had that argument with someone else so i was a bit fed up :)

[Ichingcarpenter]

11. 'I am not completely on board with the idea of man-made global warming.'

'Especially with the warming of other planets in this solar system.'

Your words, your posts...... like I said....... whatever.


your words here;
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=389&topic_id=3639165#3639178

[WriteDown]

12. So someone has to be an acolyte?

Sorry I questioned the one and true religion. :eyes:

[Uncle Joe]

17. I agree, you are sorry. n/t

[WriteDown]

18. Are you 11?

Kids are using computers earlier and earlier these days.

[Uncle Joe]

19. Why do you ask, are you looking for a date? n/t

[WriteDown]

20. Thanks! nt

[Uncle Joe]

21. No thanks! n/t

[WriteDown]

22. Not thanking you for your date offer. You'll figure it out someday.

:)

[Uncle Joe]

23. It wasn't an offer, it was a question, does thou protest too much?

:shrug:

[WriteDown]

24. Thanks!

And Cheers!

[Uncle Joe]

25. You are most deserving and you're welcome.

Cheers!

[Ichingcarpenter]

4. 350 arrested Danish TV says around 100 to 200 thousand protesting

Watching live on DK2(TV) and the crowd goes about 1.5 kilometers.

[Lars77]

6. most of the internet

media over here are all about the few arrests. the stone throwers are once again overshadowing the larger event :(

[Turborama]

13. To counteract that, I've posted a couple of videos showing the party atmosphere in the videos forum

Here: http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=385x412394

Excellent interview with Amy Goodman, here: http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=385x412396

Welcome to DU and thanks for this thread! :hi:

[MARSHALOTIS]

14. climate change sarcasm

RATHER THAN FOCUSING ON WHO FLEW JETS TO THE CONFERENCE, HOW ABOUT STAYING FOCUSED ON THE OVERALL PROBLEM, AND HOW WE CAN FIX IT! JABBING AT COPORATE JET TRAVELERS IS ONLY ONE ASPECT OF THE WORLDWIDE PROBLEM. FIND A CURE, HEAL THE WOUND. SARCASM DOESN'T HEAL ANYTHING. IT'S DEVISIVE,CRIPPLING,SERVES ONLY TO TAKE YOUR EYE OFF THE BALL, AND IS SELF DEFEATING.

[Turborama]

15. Good points, well made

No need for the caps lock, though.

Welcome to DU. :hi:

[Uncle Joe]

16. Kicked and recommended.

Thanks for the thread, Lars.