Beach Party @ Solid Energy HQ

Save Happy Valley Christchurch held a beach party at the headquarters of state-owned coal miner Solid Energy on Friday 3rd November as part of a global day of action against climate change.

Coal is one of the leading contributors to climate change, and if the Greenland ice shelf melts, resulting sea level rises could see the beach move inland all the way to Solid Energy's front door!

Around 35 people partied away on the lawn, playing beach volleyball and soccer and enjoying a wonderful lunch of vege sausages and burger patties under the watchful eye of around half a dozen security guards from Gibson Security.

In an effort to get the security guards in the beach mood, upon arrival a number of party-goers lobbed dozens of water balloons in the direction of the guards, who were only partially successful in their efforts to stay dry.

The party lasted for around 2 hours, with lots of sunbathing, games and plenty of support from passing motorists. One protester was arrested near the end of the day and charged with Disorderly Behaviour.

CLIMATE NOT COAL! SAVE HAPPY VALLEY!

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http://www.savehappyvalley.org.nz