by Jenni Horn

jhorn@thekmgroup.co.uk

Eco-activists will return to Medway this summer to protest about the proposed coal-fired power station at Kingsnorth.
Campaigners plan to form a giant human chain around the plant in Hoo on Saturday, July 4 - dubbed a 'Mili-band' after climate and energy minister Ed Miliband who is yet to make a decision about the future of Kingsnorth.
The event is being organised by Oxfam. Representatives from Christian Aid, People and Planet, the Women's Institute, the World Development Movement, National Union of Students, Woodcraft Folk, RSPB and Greenpeace are expected to take part.
A spokesman for Greenpeace said: "We've made some progress on the coal campaign lately, with Ed Miliband finally ruling out any new coal-fired power stations that don't capture a proportion of the carbon they emit. But that's not nearly enough to save the climate.
"The next few months will be crucial in persuading Ed to go all the way before the government announces a decision on new coal fired power plants. We need your help to show Ed and the government that opposition to new dirty coal is growing across the country."

Audio: Oxfam spokesman Lucy Brinicombe explains the protest action

Greenpeace say they expect thousands of people to take part.
E.ON spokesman Jonathan Smith said: "We respect the right of people to protest in a peaceful manner. But the fact of the matter is that, as a company and as a country, we need to not only reduce our carbon emissions but also ensure that we can keep the lights on and ensure that energy is as affordable as possible for our customers.
"We’ve got no desire to stop protests as long as they’re peaceful."