Blocking of Outflow Pipe at AKZO in Delfzijl

The Greenpeace ship Sirius and activists in inflatables are on their way to block the outflow pipe at AKZO in Delfzijl. AKZO discharges 5 times the amount of HCB's allowed by Dutch law directly into the North Sea. Akzo produces CFC's, PVC's and pesticides.

In original language:

Toxicactie Blokkeren Pijp bij AKZO in Delfzijl

Het Greenpeace schip Sirius en actievoerders in rubberboten zijn op weg om de lozingspijp van AKZO in Delfzijl te blokkeren. AKZO loost 5 keer de toegestane hoeveelheid HCB's rechtstreeks in de Noordzee. AKZO produceert CFC's, PVC's en bestrijdingsmiddelen.

Unique identifier: GP01OZ6

Type: Image

Shoot date: 07/03/1990

Locations: Delfzijl, Europe, West Europe, Netherlands, North Sea

Credit line: © Greenpeace / Benno Neeleman

Ranking: ★★★★ (E)

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Blocking of Outflow Pipe at AKZO in Delfzijl

Greenpeace activists block the outflow pipe at AKZO in Delfzijl. AKZO discharges 5 times the amount of HCB's allowed by Dutch law directly into the North Sea. Akzo produces CFC's, PVC's and pesticides. The toxics AKZO discharges, poison a very vulnerable nature reserve: the Wadden Sea. Experts connect the chlorine compounds in the water with the diminished resistance of seals against all sorts of diseases. Activists block the outflow pipe and chain themselves. The police ends the action and arrests the five chained activists. The action takes place at the same day of the third conference of Ministers about the protection of the North Sea.

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