Protesters from Extinction Rebellion bolted themselves to the fence at the Richmond Ravensdown fertiliser plant on Monday. About 20 protestors have halted the distribution of synthetic nitrogen fertiliser in Richmond, citing the pollution of rivers and lakes, and agricultural greenhouse gas emissions driving the climate crisis. Sitting chained to the entrance gates, he said he was prepared to be arrested to highlight the cause as synthetic fertilisers were “terrible” for the environment. In a statement sent to media on Monday morning, Extinction Rebellion Whakatū campaigner Te Wehi Ratana said the Government needed to phase out synthetic fertiliser and limit the pollution resulting from industrial agriculture. “Today we’re making a stand against the synthetic fertiliser that’s degrading our water and driving the climate crisis.

Source: Stuff August 30, 2020 22:18 UTC