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Climate Activists Launch Kayak Protest at Australia's Largest Coal Port

Climate Activists Launch Kayak Protest at Australia's Largest Coal Port

Update: 2025-11-29
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Thousands of climate activists in Australia launched a kayak flotilla into Newcastle Harbour, the worlds largest coal export port, to protest the countrys significant contribution to the climate crisis through coal exports. Despite warnings from authorities, the activists pressed ahead with their plans, demanding a halt to new coal and gas projects and heavy taxation of coal corporations to fund a transition to renewable energy. The peaceful protest is expected to continue through Sunday.

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Climate Activists Launch Kayak Protest at Australia's Largest Coal Port

Climate Activists Launch Kayak Protest at Australia's Largest Coal Port