Climate activists plan extended blockade of Newcastle port in Nov

Climate activists in Australia have announced they will mount a blockade of Newcastle port, the world's largest coal export port, using small watercraft and other means during November 19-28 in an action that is certain to disrupt operations at the port should it proceed, Mysteel Global has learned.

The move is part of protest group Rising Tide's intensifying activities against the Australian federal government's approval for three coal mines in New South Wales, where Newcastle port is located, to extend operations for another three-to-four decades. Specifically, on September 24 environment minister Tanya Plibersek approved Whitehaven Coal's plan to