London - A group of environmental activists took over the roof of Britain's parliament Sunday to protest the slow pace of international talks on climate change, reported the British Press Association. The group of at least 30 activists unfurled banners with slogans like "Change the politics, save the climate."
The protest drew out a police helicopter and bemused onlookers. At least one told authorities that the group planned to spend the night on the rooftop.
Five of the protesters made it to the highest section of the roof. One of them, Anna Jones, 28, of Headingley in Leeds, told reporters by mobile phone that: "We are all well trained in safety, which is paramount for Greenpeace, and the safety of the world is also paramount, so that's what we are here for.
"We are here to welcome the MPs back tomorrow from their long summer break," she continued
