Extinction Rebellion protested outside the International Maritime Organisation in London on Monday (October 19), the first day of a carbon-reducing conference.

Footage shows Extinction Rebellion's oil spill stunt, pouring fake oil over the road and themselves while dressed in lifejackets, to highlight the polluting nature of the shipping industry and to raise awareness of the Wakashio oil spill.

Extinction Rebellion protested today outside the International Maritime Organisation in London on the first day of a carbon reducing conference, to highlight the polluting nature of the shipping industry and to raise awareness of the devestating effects of the Wakashio oil spill, resulting in the death of 50 dolphins and whales.
Cargo ships produce over 1 billion tonnes of greenhouse gases annually - more than 271 coal fired power plants.