Climate Changed

Shell's London Headquarters Vandalized by Climate Protesters

Extinction Rebellion causes at least $7,800 worth of damage
Group aims to draw attention to continued use of fossil fuels

Activists stand over the entrance to the Shell Centre in London on April 15.Photographer: Tolga Akmen/AFP via Getty Images

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By Kelly Gilblom

April 15, 2019 at 1:23 PM UTC

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Royal Dutch Shell Plc’s London headquarters suffered thousands of dollars’ worth of damage after climate-change protesters smashed doors and glued their hands to windows.

A group called Extinction Rebellion targeted the Anglo-Dutch oil major as part of a days-long event in which it disrupted public areas throughout London with banners and props. The actions were designed to draw attention to the use and production of fossil fuels.