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| Bristol climate activists block traffic over consumerism | Bristol climate activists block traffic over consumerism |
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| Traffic on three main roads through Bristol have been disrupted by climate change protesters. | Traffic on three main roads through Bristol have been disrupted by climate change protesters. |
| The demonstration, organised by campaigners Extinction Rebellion, is taking place in the "consumer heart of Bristol to highlight unnecessary consumerism". | The demonstration, organised by campaigners Extinction Rebellion, is taking place in the "consumer heart of Bristol to highlight unnecessary consumerism". |
| Protesters blocked Temple Way, Broad Weir and The Bear Pit roundabout, handing out leaflets to drivers. | Protesters blocked Temple Way, Broad Weir and The Bear Pit roundabout, handing out leaflets to drivers. |
| The activists also staged a protest featuring a pop-up catwalk. | The activists also staged a protest featuring a pop-up catwalk. |
| How do police control demonstrations? | How do police control demonstrations? |
| Many of those taking part sat by the side of the road with second-hand clothing to swap, repair or give away. | Many of those taking part sat by the side of the road with second-hand clothing to swap, repair or give away. |
| Shoppers have been encouraged to sign a pledge not to buy new clothes for a year and activists talked to people about more sustainable alternatives to big brands and fast fashion. | Shoppers have been encouraged to sign a pledge not to buy new clothes for a year and activists talked to people about more sustainable alternatives to big brands and fast fashion. |
| Alice Bouverie | Alice Bouverie |
| BBC News, Bristol | BBC News, Bristol |
| Some 40 protesters managed to block one road for about seven minutes. | Some 40 protesters managed to block one road for about seven minutes. |
| They then stepped aside to let traffic through before doing the same thing again. | They then stepped aside to let traffic through before doing the same thing again. |
| A lot of cars have been sounding their horns, some through frustration, although others may be doing so in support of the action. | A lot of cars have been sounding their horns, some through frustration, although others may be doing so in support of the action. |
| Three drivers I spoke to were angry, saying they couldn't get through to the hospital and questioned why the police were not doing anything to stop the action. | Three drivers I spoke to were angry, saying they couldn't get through to the hospital and questioned why the police were not doing anything to stop the action. |
| There are a couple of community support officers explaining to drivers the group has the right to protest. | There are a couple of community support officers explaining to drivers the group has the right to protest. |
| The group has been handing out flapjacks to drivers and giving them flyers to explain what the protest is about. | The group has been handing out flapjacks to drivers and giving them flyers to explain what the protest is about. |
| There have been no reports of any arrests by Avon and Somerset Police who are attending the event. | |
| The action is expected to continue until 17.00 BST. | The action is expected to continue until 17.00 BST. |