On 31 August 2006, over 600 people attended a protest against the high carbon emissions.
It was coordinated by the Camp for Climate Action group.
At least 3,000 police officers from 12 forces were reported to have been drafted in for the duration of the protest, to safeguard electricity supplies and prevent the protesters from shutting the station down.
Thirty-nine people were arrested after trying illegally to gain access to the plant.
On 31 August 2006, over 600 people attended a protest against the high carbon emissions. It was coordinated by the Camp for Climate Action group. At least 3,000 police officers from 12 forces were reported to have been drafted in for the duration of the protest, to safeguard electricity supplies and prevent the protesters from shutting the station down. Thirty-nine people were arrested after trying illegally to gain access to the plant.
Drax Power Station