Environmental Activists Block Cruise Ship Arriving in Amsterdam
Energy & Power|EP_22_06 (Energy & Power Vol 22 Issue 6 September 1, 2024)
Environmental activists tied themselves to a lock recently at the Port of Amsterdam to prevent the arrival of a cruise ship, according to the port and the climate group.
Environmental Activists Block Cruise Ship Arriving in Amsterdam

The action was carried out by Extinction Rebellion, who have called for an end to the highly polluting vessels in the Dutch capital.

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