Burning Man 2023 in Nevada faced disruption as climate protesters from Seven Circles and Extinction Rebellion blocked the road to the festival with a trailer, leading to a lengthy traffic jam. Video footage captured the confrontation as Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribal Police officers plowed through the blockade, apprehending the demonstrators. Tensions escalated as officers ordered activists to the ground, and some were heard sobbing and asserting their non-violent intentions. The incident received mixed reactions, with some applauding law enforcement’s response to climate protesters and others questioning the use of force.
The activists were protesting Burning Man due to concerns about the festival’s association with private jet use and perceived contradictions in its values. Some held banners with messages such as ‘Ban Private Jets’ and ‘Burners of the world unite, abolish capitalism.’ Extinction Rebellion and Seven Circles did not immediately release official statements about the protest, but the Seattle branch of Extinction Rebellion tweeted questions about the police officer’s actions.
The protesters from Seven Circles aimed to draw attention to what they viewed as capitalism’s failure to address climate and ecological issues. They also criticized the perceived commodification of Burning Man by affluent attendees who might not align with the event’s stated values. Some protesters called for greater political impact akin to Woodstock’s influence on counter-culture. They highlighted the environmental impact of private jets and demanded changes within Burning Man leadership and event practices, including addressing carbon emissions and banning private jets and certain types of waste.
The incident spotlighted the intersection of environmental concerns, activism, and public events, sparking discussions about the appropriate balance between protest and public safety.
Share on Facebook «||»
Share on Twitter «||»
Share on Reddit «||»
Share on LinkedInRebellion protesters stopped entrance to festival, causing “miles-long gridlock,” Nevada Rangers drove a truck through the protest.: Burning Man 2023 in Nevada faced disruption as climate protesters from Seven Circles and Extinction Rebellion blocked the road to the festival with a trailer,...
Cheltenham Festival Opening Day Ends in Traffic Gridlock as Rain Turns Car Parks into Mud Pits: The much-anticipated Cheltenham Festival kicked off with a stunning display of racing but concluded with absolute bedlam as punters faced traffic nightmares trying to exit...
Tribal Police Disperse Extinction Rebellion Protest at Burning Man 2023: Advertisements In a dramatic turn of events, the road to the Burning Man festival in Nevada witnessed a clash between climate activists and tribal police....
Ocean Rebellion Protesters Smear Oil on Mock Bird in Opposition to Rosebank Oil Field Development: Advertisement Read More On The Topic On TDPel Media Share on Facebook «||» Share on Twitter «||» Share on Reddit «||» Share on LinkedIn...
70,000 fled Nevada flooded festival as hundreds of “dinosaur shrimp” crawl out from mud.: The heavy rains that unexpectedly soaked the 70,000 attendees of the Burning Man festival also triggered the emergence of hundreds of three-eyed “dinosaur shrimp” from...
Truck Overturns on N4 Near Watermeyer Offramp, Causing Closure and Injuries: …By Roland Peterson for TDPel Media. Motorists traveling on the N4 near Watermeyer offramp in Pretoria have been advised to seek alternative routes due to...
Five year old boy rammed over, killed after he stopped to tie his shoelace on his way to buy sweet from family picnic.: In a tragic incident, a five-year-old boy, Layton Darwood, who had been sent to purchase sweets for a family picnic, met with a devastating fate...
Wizkid Makes Grand Entrance in Saudi Arabia for SoundStorm Festival: Afrobeat Sensation Takes Center Stage Renowned Afrobeat artist Ayo Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has touched down in Saudi Arabia, gearing up for his highly...
Travel chaos on New Year’s Day: A group advocating for Palestine causes traffic jams around JFK Airport, leaving departing passengers from NYC stuck in gridlock and frustration.: Pro-Palestine Protesters Cause Chaos at JFK Airport In a disruptive New Year’s Day demonstration, a pro-Palestine mob orchestrated a blockade at JFK airport and surrounding...
Residents Fume as Cardiff Suburb of Gabalfa Transforms into Impromptu Car Park, Blame University Students for Gridlock Chaos: Furious residents in Gabalfa, Cardiff, are taking a stand against what they describe as an onslaught of illegally parked cars outside their homes. The situation,...