TEMPO.CO, London - Six women reached the top London’s Shard, the tallest building in Western Europe. The women were Greenpeace activists who climbed for more than 15 hours yesterday, July 11, in a protest against oil drilling in the Arctic.
The six women are Wiola Smul from Poland, Sabine Huyghe from Belgium, Sandra Lamborn from Sweden, Victoria Henry from Canada, Ali Garrigan from Britain, and Lisbeth Debbens from the Netherlands.
The activists stated to have climbed the 310-meter Shard to protest against Shell, whose office is located inside the building, and other oil companies. Local residents gathered to see the women, as police and ambulances were ready to anticipate any problem.
When 23-year-old Wiola Smul reached the top, she waved a 32-square-foot-flag with the message "Save the Arctic" written on it. People who watched their actions immediately clapped their hands and cheered. Many praised their actions, especially their fellow environmental activists. However, according to London’s Metropolitan police, the six activists have now been arrested on suspicion of aggravated trespass.
"It is an honor to stand here at the foot of Europe’s highest building and witness this remarkable achievement by these women. Watching them fly the flag to protect the Arctic from the top of the Shard is a remarkable sight," said John Sauven, Greenpeace Executive Director.
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