Drax abandons AGM after confrontation with green activists

Between 10 and 20 protesters are forcibly removed after challenging the board about use of woody biomassThe owner of the Drax power station has abandoned its annual shareholder meeting after a confrontation with activists who staged a protest against burning trees to generate electricity.The Guardian understands that between 10 and 20 activists were forcibly removed from the London venue after challenging the board of the FTSE 250 energy company on its use of woody biomass at its North Yorkshire facility. Continue reading...

May 1, 2025 - 17:15
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Drax abandons AGM after confrontation with green activists

Between 10 and 20 protesters are forcibly removed after challenging the board about use of woody biomass

The owner of the Drax power station has abandoned its annual shareholder meeting after a confrontation with activists who staged a protest against burning trees to generate electricity.

The Guardian understands that between 10 and 20 activists were forcibly removed from the London venue after challenging the board of the FTSE 250 energy company on its use of woody biomass at its North Yorkshire facility. Continue reading...