This morning they dangled a banner reading NO NEW COAL from the rail bridge in the middle of Coffs Harbour, and on Saturday protesters will be staging a colourful street party beside the highway.
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Building on a series of community actions against Adani’s mega coal mine over the last year, they say they are “drawing the red line” on new coal projects.
The Red Line is the international marker of climate emergency.
Protesters will be in fancy dress, all red, with large banners, signs, and props, and will be dancing across pedestrian crossings on the highway to maximise visibility of the #NoNewCoal message.
“Coal is the biggest driver of climate change; it's killing the Great Barrier Reef and intensifying droughts, bushfires and storms,” spokesperson Marnie Cotton said.
“While large parts of our food bowl in western NSW struggle with drought, our government is still supporting coal and holding back the transition to renewable energy.
“While Pacific Islands are fighting for survival and our own coastline here is threatened by rising seas, our government is actively locking in climate chaos.
“This is where we must draw the line. Enough is enough. We cannot allow big dirty coal mines to be built, not by Adani, not by anyone.”
Saturday’s event will be part of a national day of action against coal, initiated by Frontline Action on Coal (FLAC).
Everyone is welcome to join in the street party protest and there will be dress ups and a craft area for those who want to take part.
