Extinction Rebellion protesters in Australia stripped off for a “nudie parade” in a bid to expose the crisis of climate change.
Activists proudly marched in their undies as they took to the streets of Melbourne during the sixth day of demonstrations.
The semi-naked protesters waved flags emblazoned with hourglasses – a symbol of time running out – as painted slogans on their bodies told the world to “act now” on climate change.
Others covered themselves in what looked like blood and oil and scrawled “Business as usual” on their stomachs, as a challenge to the world’s governments and corporations to do more. Australia’s sunny protest contrasted with those in rainy London, where campaigners battled dreary weather to plan actions and marches across the capital.
Doctors, nurses and medical students today demonstrated at Jubilee Gardens, near oil giant Shell’s London headquarters. Around 200 activists then marched to Trafalgar Square, holding placards warning of a health emergency.
They then removed their shoes and lined them up to represent the 110 lives lost daily from air pollution in the UK. The International Rebellion is taking place over a two-week period in 60 countries worldwide.
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