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🗞️ Driving the news: Just Stop Oil has announced it will end its high-profile disruptive protests, including throwing soup on Van Gogh’s Sunflowers and spraying Stonehenge
• The group plans one final action in London’s Parliament Square on 26 April before ceasing activity under its current name
• They cite the UK government's commitment to halt new oil and gas licences as a reason for shifting strategy
🔭 The context: Since its 2022 launch, Just Stop Oil has staged headline-making protests, some resulting in lengthy jail sentences for activists
• Its demands to stop new fossil fuel projects have now partly been met
• The group follows Extinction Rebellion, which also moved away from disruptive tactics in 2023 amidst tougher protest laws
🌍 Why it matters for the planet: Ending new oil and gas exploration aligns with international climate goals and reduces future emissions
• Campaigns like Just Stop Oil have pushed environmental issues to the forefront of political agendas
• Their strategic shift may foster more inclusive climate activism
⏭️ What's next: The group says it will now focus on a new approach to challenge political inaction and rising global threats
• Their future activism will likely address broader systemic issues linked to climate change
• A more collaborative model may emerge to engage wider communities
💬 One quote: “Three years after bursting on the scene in a blaze of orange, at the end of April we will be hanging up the hi vis.” — Just Stop Oil statement
📈 One stat: Just Stop Oil claims to have helped keep over 4.4 billion barrels of oil in the ground
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