Weeping teenage climate activists in peaceful protest near London's Heathrow

SUMMARY

Teenage protesters staged an emotional protest at political inaction on climate change near London's Heathrow Airport on Friday, a further day of actions that have caused transport snarl-ups in the British capital. The Extinction Rebellion group of climate-change campaigners stood weeping and singing in a peaceful roadside protest less than a mile from Heathrow Terminals 2 and 3. Around a dozen teenagers, some as young as 13, held a banner which read "Are we the last generation?"

By ReutersApr 19, 2019 2:21:04 PM IST (Published)

Climate change activists react during an Extinction Rebellion protest outside Heathrow Airport in London. (REUTERS/Simon Dawson)

Climate change activists attend an Extinction Rebellion protest outside Heathrow Airport in London. (REUTERS/Simon Dawson)

An Extinction Rebellion banner hangs on the Waterloo Bridge during an Extinction Rebellion protest in London. (REUTERS/Hannah McKay)

Climate change activists are seen on the Waterloo Bridge during an Extinction Rebellion protest in London. (REUTERS/Hannah McKay)

A climate change activist is seen during an Extinction Rebellion protest at Waterloo Bridge in London. (REUTERS/Hannah McKay)

A climate change activist reacts during an Extinction Rebellion protest outside Heathrow Airport in London. (REUTERS/Simon Dawson)