Climate Activists Attack Original Magna Carta at British Library
Two climate activists attacked the case holding the original Magna Carta at the British Library to raise awareness of climate change.
Key Points
- Protesters used a hammer and chisel to hit the case holding the Magna Carta
- The activists are part of the environmental group Just Stop Oil
- The Magna Carta is a 13th-century English treaty establishing the rule of law
Pros
- Raising awareness about climate change
- Drawing attention to the need to end reliance on fossil fuels
Cons
- Causing minor damage to the historical document case