Climate Alarm: Activists Block Coal, Media Blocks Corporate Influence
The Guardian reports climate activists successfully blocked three coal ships at Newcastle, the world's largest coal port, demanding the Albanese government take action. A commendable effort to disrupt business as usual, though it pales next to the daily, systemic blockades of climate legislation by fossil fuel lobbies. Australia, after all, is a top global coal exporter, with politicians who
champion climate action globally while approving new fossil fuel projects domestically. One might wonder if the mainstream media, so quick to cover physical disruptions, will ever dig into the financial disruptions. Like the millions fossil fuel companies pour into political campaigns (see OpenSecrets.org for the US equivalent breakdown) to ensure no meaningful legislation ever leaves port.
Blocking three ships is a visual, but the real iceberg is financed by corporate donors who ensure the whole fleet keeps moving, profits over planet. How many 'activists' does it take to block a politician's donation pipeline?