Permalink: https://photo.greenpeace.org/archive/Toxics-UVP-Action-in-Austria-27MZIFLF8F8F.htmlConceptually similarToxics UVP Action in AustriaGP01GX2Completed★★★★Toxics UVP Action in AustriaGP01GX6Completed★★★★Toxics UVP Action in AustriaGP01GX7Completed★★★★Toxics UVP Action in AustriaGP01GX4Completed★★★★Toxics UVP Action in AustriaGP01GX5Completed★★★★Toxics UVP Action in AustriaGP01GX8Completed★★★★Toxics UVP Action in AustriaGP01GX9Completed★★★★Toxics UVP Action in AustriaGP01GXACompleted★★★★Action Blocking Ministry of Environment in ViennaGP020Z7Completed★★★★View AllGP01GX3Toxics UVP Action in AustriaGreenpeace activists build a construction site in front of the Ministry of Environment. The activists create construction noise and dusts similar to those created by unrestricted building projects, and thereby demonstrate the effects these projects can have on the environment and public health. Activists display banner reading "Umwelt Rechtsbrecher Pröll," accusing Austria's Minister of the Environment, Josef Pröll, of not working to protect the environment.Locations:Austria-Europe-ViennaDate:28 Feb, 2005Credit:© Greenpeace / Kurt PrinzMaximum size:3008px X 2000pxKeywords:Access blockade actions-Actions and protests-Banners-Construction equipment-Construction sites-Day-Government buildings-Greenpeace activists-Helmets-KWCI (GPI)-Outdoors-Politicians-Small group of people-Toxics (campaign title)Shoot:Toxics UVP Action in AustriaGreenpeace activists build a construction site in front of the Ministry of Environment. The activists create construction noise and dusts similar to those created by unrestricted building projects, and thereby demonstrate the effects these projects can have on the environment and public health. Greenpeace demands the cancellation of UVP (Umweltverträglichkeitsprüfung) restrictions, which guide public participation in Environmental Impact Assessments. Activists display banner reading "Umwelt Rechtsbrecher Pröll," accusing Austria's Minister of the Environment, Josef Pröll, of not working to protect the UVP guidelines. During the action, several activists are arrested and pulled away by police.
