This Saturday, September 23, South Korean environmental associations marched in the streets of Seoul. They are calling for the abandonment of fossil fuels in a country which derives 80% of its electricity from them each year. South Korea is one of the worst performers in terms of greenhouse gas emissions and is in 60th place in the Climate Change Performance Index.
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With our correspondent in Seoul, Celio Fioretti
Songs, dances and slogans, good humor reigns at the event. At the front of the procession, these demonstrators wear astonishing bird-shaped hats. “ This is a new hat made by our association, it is to highlight the protection of birds in the Gunsan marshes. But hey, it’s a bit heavy », notes a demonstrator.
This is a big day of demonstration for environmental activists who gathered in the heart of Seoul to march. “ I think the least we can do is come here together and speak with one voice. “, said another.
“ Korea is doing too little for the environment »
They came to demand the abandonment of fossil fuels and denounce their effect on the environment. “ The government really needs to change its policy. Korea does too little for the environment, and when it does, it is often greenwashing or for financial gain », Estimates a third.
If this day is dedicated to the demonstration, activists do not hesitate to take action. Last week, an environmental group blocked a coal-fired power plant for several hours.
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