Two environmental activists were arrested yesterday after giving Stonehenge a bright orange makeover 🎨🧡. The duo from the protest group Just Stop Oil sprayed the iconic stone circle with orange paint, causing quite a stir in the UK and beyond.
\"This is extremely upsetting and our curators are investigating the extent of the damage,\" said English Heritage, the charity that takes care of Stonehenge, on social media. But don't worry, Stonehenge is still open for visitors!
Videos circulating online showed the activists rocking \"Just Stop Oil\" T-shirts as they sprayed the ancient stones with orange powder from small canisters.
So, why did they do it? 🌍 The activists wanted to send a bold message to the UK's next government: commit to phasing out fossil fuels by 2030! They believe it's time to take drastic action to save our planet.
But not everyone is a fan of their methods. UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak slammed the act as \"a disgraceful act of vandalism to one of the UK's and the world's oldest and most important monuments.\" He added, \"Just Stop Oil should be ashamed of their activists.\" 😬
Just Stop Oil isn't new to the spotlight. They've been making headlines with their disruptive protests, from blocking major roads to interrupting sports events, and even throwing soup at a Van Gogh painting! Their goal? To push the British government to stop extracting and burning oil, gas, and coal by 2030.
What do you think? Is this a step too far, or is it necessary to grab attention for such an important cause? Let us know! 💬
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UK police arrest pair after Stonehenge sprayed with orange paint
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