Over 20 individuals were arrested at Hanscom Field Airport in Bedford, Massachusetts, on Saturday morning following a breach of the security perimeter by protesters associated with Extinction Rebellion. The protesters were taken into custody after some allegedly trespassed onto the airport tarmac, as reported by Massachusetts State Police spokesman Dave Procopio. Charges that those arrested may face include trespassing and disorderly conduct.
Extinction Rebellion Boston released a statement indicating that the protest was organized to oppose the proposed expansion of 17 new private jet hangars at the airport. The group expressed concerns about the impact of new fossil fuel infrastructure on efforts to combat climate change, emphasizing the urgency of decarbonization to prevent catastrophic global heating and environmental degradation.
