Climate activists set for march near Grangemouth oil refinery

Ineos pumps out about 2.4 million tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions per year, according to figures campaigners obtained from the Scottish Environment Protection Agency .The group set up camp just a mile from the oil terminal on Wednesday and will remain there until Monday.Organiser Jess Johannesson said the space was family friendly, and they welcomed everyone - even people who might disagree with them.

"Ineos made a profit of over £400m last year while the community in Grangemouth suffers from fuel poverty, with a huge petrochemical plant as their neighbour. It couldn't be any starker than that."She added the group had invited locals to speak about the impact of living next to the petrochemical site, as well as a former worker in the oil industry.

They are holding workshops on the climate crisis, including on fuel poverty and what a just transition might look like, as well as fun and family friendly activities.Anyone is welcome to drop by the camp

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