Climate activists from the organization Extinction Rebellion have once again called for a “heat transition”. Dresden demonstrated. Behind the demand lies an exit from fossil fuels. About two dozen demonstrators blocked a busy intersection in the north of the city on Thursday – for almost half an hour, including breaks to continue their journey.
The protest action disrupts everyday life because fossil fuel heating is an expensive dead end, it was said. «I would rather not disturb you, but remaining silent is irresponsible. Although we are stopping traffic, we are not targeting drivers. We make it clear that political hesitation is slowing us all down,” explained physicist Christian Bläul. The 44-year-old is considered the leading figure in the climate protests in the Saxon capital.
Climate activists: The phase-out of fossil natural gas is overdue
Bläul believes the phase-out of fossil natural gas is overdue. Any further delay makes crises more likely and increases costs for everyone, he argued. «We have to Heat transition accelerate now towards renewables. One thing is clear: speed must not come at the expense of social justice. Targeted support is needed for low-income households so that no one is left behind.”
According to information from Extinction Rebellion The exit from fossil fuels brings advantages for the citizens of Dresden. Using renewable heat sources would reduce the costs of heating and hot water by up to 50 percent. In addition, there are stable prices regardless of international crises. For the city and its residents, this will save billions in CO2 costs. At the same time, the local economy will be strengthened, which means secure jobs.
Extinction Rebellion is an international environmental organization that uses civil disobedience to highlight pressing issues such as the climate crisis and species extinction.
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