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15.07.2023 - 21:59 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Five people were arrested after environmental activists staged a day of resistance at the Ineos oil refinery at Grangemouth, near Falkirk.
Four people climbed onto the roof of the Ineos gas power station that powers the oil refinery and held up a banner which read “Climate Justice for Grangemouth” on Saturday afternoon.
Earlier, about 200 people marched to the fence of the Ineos plant from a climate camp approximately a mile away.
Police said they engaged with the group who climbed onto the roof and they were safely removed, with no arrests made.
However, five people were arrested in connection with alleged offences including breach of the peace.
Activists are holding a five-day climate camp, said to be Scotland’s biggest protest encampment in a decade, at Kinneil Park in nearby Bo’ness.
Ineos said it operates a “safe sustainable business” and meets its climate responsibilities.
Jessica Gaitan Johannesson, of Climate Camp Scotland, said: “We’re here because while Ineos makes hundreds of millions in profit each year, the people of Grangemouth pay the price with their health; workers pay with their job security; and all of us with the collapse of our climate.
“We can build truly sustainable communities, but we must be led by those whose lives are most at risk, locally and globally.
“We do not accept sky high bills, polluted air and a collapsing climate.
“This energy system is failing us, but Scotland and Grangemouth can transition to sustainable industry and greater equality. We’re here to drive that change together.”
Police were at the scene at the refinery on Saturday.
Assistant Chief Constable Emma Bond said: “This afternoon, a small group of protesters climbed onto the roof at Ineos. Officers engaged with the group and they were
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