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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Brian Melley

EXPLAINED: Climate protesters who stormed british grand prix avoid jail | Vintage Vibes

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Six climate change activists who stormed the track at last year’s British Grand Prix Formula 1 race in one of a series of disruptive protests against fossil fuels were spared prison sentences Friday.

Five of the activists had to be dragged from the track as cars passed by during the July protest on behalf of the group Just Stop Oil, which has staged a series of protests blocking a major highway and targeting priceless artworks with stunts designed to attract publicity.

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