A group of young protesters yesterday played dead on the steps of Auberge de Castille in a demonstration against the Delimara power station, which they claim will "kill the nation".

They wore gas masks and lit two flares in a symbolic attack on the Delimara extension which they say is the most polluting option - contradicting the government's electoral promises to safeguard the environment.

The demonstration outside the Office of the Prime Minister lasted for several minutes - while a police contingent observed the proceedings. No incidents were reported.

In the meantime, three environmental NGOs have joined forces to highlight the potentially serious problems which they claim have not been properly tackled in connection with the Delimara power station.

Friends of the Earth, Flimkien għal Ambjent Aħjar and Ramblers' Association of Malta said the power station working on heavy fuel oil would generate some 30 tonnes a day of hazardous waste from the filtration of its chimney gases.

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