NOT SO GREEN

Eco-warrior arrested while dressed as ‘Mr Broccoli’ exposed as a White Van Man

Chloe Kerr
Nick Constable

Published: 1:43, 20 Oct 2019
Updated: 1:43, 20 Oct 2019

A CLIMATE change protester arrested while dressed as broccoli has been exposed as a White Van Man.

Animal Rebellion activist Roland Everson, 46, preached about saving the environment on TV.

'Mr Broccoli' Roland Everson preached on Good Morning Britain about saving the environment — 'Mr Broccoli' Roland Everson preached on Good Morning Britain about saving the environmentCredit: refer to caption.

Ronald Everson has been exposed as a White Van Man and drives thousands of miles a year — Ronald Everson has been exposed as a White Van Man and drives thousands of miles a yearCredit: Extinction Rebellion

But the carpenter drives a gas-guzzling Mercedes-Benz Sprinter thousands of miles around the country setting up glamping pods at festivals.

His diesel van churns out around 2.7 tons of CO2 each year — meaning his carbon footprint is the same as a return flight from London to Sydney.

One neighbour in Badminton, Gloucs, said: “He’s part of a protest to save the planet, but drives everywhere.

MOST READ IN UK NEWS

Woman 'died falling from van as boyfriend desperately tried to stop her'

Woman 'died falling from van as boyfriend desperately tried to stop her'

Cops share new CCTV in hunt for 'killer husband' of woman found in car boot

'KILLER'S' PATH

Cops share new CCTV in hunt for 'killer husband' of woman found in car boot

Watch Jezza blast 'classic BBC' as he shoots down Victoria Derbyshire at protest

Watch Jezza blast 'classic BBC' as he shoots down Victoria Derbyshire at protest

Eight hospitalised after 'breathing in fumes' as critical incident declared

Eight hospitalised after 'breathing in fumes' as critical incident declared

"Sounds like he has the brains of a vegetable.”

Everson, arrested during protests in London last week said: “Of course I drive a van. How else am I supposed to get the fruit and veg to market?”

Animal Rebellion said his driving is “a symptom of the system and we are trying to readdress that system”.

The eco-warrior works for a company providing wooden sleeping pods for music festivals — The eco-warrior works for a company providing wooden sleeping pods for music festivalsCredit: Facebook

Extinction Rebellion protester dressed like broccoli is arrested

GOT a story? RING The Sun on 0207 782 4104 or WHATSAPP on 07423720250 or EMAIL [email protected]