United States: Protestors chain themselves to tracks to block coal train near Duke Energy plant

Charlotte Observer: Seven people were arrested Thursday morning in Catawba County after a group of protesters from Greenpeace and three other organizations blocked a train from entering Duke Energy's steam-powered plant on N.C. 150 in Terrell by chaining themselves to the tracks. The group aimed the protest at Duke Energy, for its use of coal-powered plants, and at technology giant Apple. Leaders of the action said they are protesting Apple because it is using Duke Energy power for the expansion of its data center...

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