Protest Against Lignite Open Pit Mining in Germany

People protest against the catastrophic effects of lignite (brown coal) open pit mining by forming a human chain in the village of Proschim near Cottbus, Germany. More than 350 activists from across Germany, Poland and the Czech Republic formed a protective circle around the village's centre and its church which are threatened by the diggers. Banner in German reads "Proschim remains! No new open pit mines!".

In original language:

Menschenkette gegen Braunkohletagebau in Proschim

Umweltschuetzer demonstrieren mit einer Menschenkette gegen die Folgen des Braunkohletagebaus im von der Abbaggerung bedrohten Dorf Proschim. Aktivisten bilden einen schuetzenden Halbkreis um den Ortskern und die Dorfkirche. Auf einem Banner fordern die Demonstranten: "Proschim bleibt! Keine neuen Tagebaue".

Unique identifier: GP0STOD54

Type: Image

Shoot date: 16/05/2014

Locations: Europe, Germany, Lausitz, Proschim

Credit line: © Christian Mang / Greenpeace

Size: 4724px × 3149px 2MB

Ranking: ★★★★★★ (B)

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Lignite Open Pit Mining Action and Background in Germany

People protest against the catastrophic effects of Lignite (brown coal) open pit mining by forming a human chain in the village of Proschim near Cottbus, Germany. More than 350 activists from across Germany, Poland and the Czech Republic formed a protective circle around the village's centre and its church which are threatened by the diggers. The shoot includes images of lignite mining in the Lusatia region.

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