BP headquarters in London blockaded by Greenpeace

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Environmental activists accuse oil company of 'fueling' climate emergency

Greenpeace activists have blockaded all entrances to the BP headquarters in London, demanding an end to all new oil and gas exploration. The campaigners arrived at 3am on Monday and encased themselves...

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