A climate action protestor has scaled the spire of the Arts Centre Melbourne to unfurl a banner protesting climate change.
On April 28, the Extinction Rebellion protestors unfurled a large banner across the spire reading, “Occupy for Climate 2023.”
The group is known for its high-profile protests—sometimes involving malicious damage—aimed at disrupting the economic activity of a target city.
The group’s spokeswoman Jane Morton said the most recent protest was aimed at raising awareness of climate change.
“We are looking at societal collapse; that is what scientists are saying. It’s not really on the news. That is why Extinction Rebellion is going to try to sound the alarm,” she told Nine’s Today program….