Activists Protest Proposed Gas Power Station in Scotland

Three Extinction Rebellion activists attempted to lock themselves to the Scottish Parliament in protest against a proposed new gas power station in Peterhead, with two successfully locking on and one stopped by police. They claim that the carbon capture technology associated with the project is misleading and serves as a facade for continued fossil fuel extraction. The keys to unlock the activists were sent to First Minister John Swinney and two other MSPs, highlighting their responsibility in the decision-making process regarding the power station. Protesters raised slogans criticizing the project, emphasizing the urgent need for genuine climate action rather than reliance on 'magical' technological solutions. The Scottish Parliament acknowledged the demonstration as a matter for Police Scotland, with access to the building remaining unaffected. Supporters of the power station argue that carbon capture is essential for achieving net-zero emissions.