No flights for climate conference attendee

Dunedin climate activist Rosemary Penwarden is deeply committed to fighting climate change, so much so that she has made the decision to avoid travelling by aircraft.

Ms Penwarden will make the long journey to Wellington by land and ferry to attend Monday’s Conference 4 Climate, which will bring together specialist scientists, politicians, and climate campaigners from across New Zealand.

A member of Oil Free Otago, the Coal Action Network, and Extinction Rebellion, Ms Penwarden feels the need to be “at the front line of direct action” and is often involved in protests…