Eco-campaigners plan to “shut down Kingsnorth” later this year when they stage a week-long protest outside the power plant.
The law-breaking act was announced by Camp for Climate Action spokesman Mel Jones during a public meeting with Grain villagers and police.
The pressure group this week confirmed its stance to Yourmedway, saying some of the 2,000 activists expected to attend August’s anti-coal camp would be willing to risk arrest and prosecution in order to ensure their message was heard.
Spokesman Isabelle Michel said: “The Camp for Climate Action has collectively decided that we will aim to shut down Kingsnorth power station.
“Coal is the dirtiest of fossil fuels and has no place in a sensible strategy to deal with climate chaos. There is only one thing to do with fossil fuels: leaving them in the ground.
“Some participants in the camp will be prepared to break the law as sometimes it is the only way to induce the changes that are necessary.”
The Camp for Climate Action and fellow eco-activists Greenpeace have hit out at E.ON’s plans to build coal-fired units at Kingsnorth, saying the plant would emit more than eight million tonnes of CO2 each year – making it “one of the most climate-wrecking plants in Europe”.
The environmental implications of the controversial proposal were championed by Conservative leader David Cameron on Monday morning.
Mr Cameron announced plans to implement a tough greenhouse gas emissions standard, which throws the future of the Kingsnorth plans into doubt.
Unveiling his ‘Blue/Green Charter’, the Tory leader said: “Our generation has the chance to change our whole relationship with coal and transform the way we generate energy.
“By capturing the carbon dioxide produced in generation and burying it underground, carbon capture and storage (CCS) could reduce our coal-based carbon emissions by up to eighty-five percent.
“We really could get the energy we need without harming our environment.”
Mr Cameron said his government would impose a standard similar to the existing system in place in California, where all new power stations must not have CO2 emissions greater than 500kg per hour.
He added: “Now is not the time to lose our nerve over the green agenda. With the right political and business leadership we can go green while strengthening our economy and saving people money.
“If we drive for energy efficiency, we can reduce emissions and cut people's bills.
“The choice really isn't between the economy and the environment. The choice is between progress and the past. And it is entirely in our hands."
The Blue/Green Charter was backed by the World Development Movement.
Head of campaigns Murray Benham said: “We’re delighted the Conservative leadership appears to have seen the light on the issue of dirty coal.
“There’s a strong and growing coalition of people speaking out against the coal power station, including wildlife, climate and anti poverty campaigners.
“David Cameron seems to be listening; Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg is listening; Labour MP for Medway Bob Marshall-Andrews is listening; but the question is will Gordon Brown listen?”
POSTED: 18/06/2008 09:00:00