Environmental campaigners Extinction Rebellion took to the streets of Dublin today to stage a protest, calling on the Irish government to "tell the truth" about the climate emergency. Environmental campaigners Extinction Rebellion took to the streets of Dublin today to stage a protest, calling on the Irish government to "tell the truth" about the climate emergency. The 'Summer Uprising' campaign saw the group stage a 'die out' at the National Museum of Ireland on Merrion Street, before carrying out temporary road blockades around Tara Street and Bachelor's Walk. The activists, who are calling on the Irish government to declare a climate emergency, say their efforts are to secure the safety of future generations, as well as demanding the government 'tells the truth' about the climate and ecological crisis. The 'Operation Mushroom' campaign is part of a string of protests taking part in Ireland and the UK.

Source: Irish Independent July 15, 2019 17:25 UTC