Why climate activists were covered in treacle outside the US embassy

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1 Apr 2026 • 6:55 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Climate activists from Fossil Free London staged a protest outside the US embassy in London, dousing themselves in treacle to symbolise oil.
  • The demonstration aimed to highlight soaring energy costs and oil company profits, specifically targeting the undeveloped Rosebank oil and gas field in the North Sea.
  • Protesters linked the high oil and gas prices to military action in Iran, which they attributed to Donald Trump, and called for an end to fossil fuel reliance.
  • Campaigners expressed concerns about their protest rights and potential arrests, despite not being asked to leave by embassy security.
  • Activists advocated for renewable energy as a solution for energy security and lower bills, contrasting it with the profits made by oil bosses.
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