Broadcaster Chris Packham joined protesters, including some who had flown in from Mississippi, in demonstrations against power station operator Drax at its London AGM. Dozens of protesters crowded the entrance to the gathering with banners reading: “Stop burning trees” and “Invest in green energy”, while shouting “Axe Drax. Reparations now”. Drax runs the UK’s largest power station. The North Yorkshire plant burns wood pellets to generate electricity and has been accused of causing environmental destruction and pollution. Ahead of the AGM, Mr Packham said: “In a global biodiversity crisis, you cannot justify felling and transporting wood from some of the planet’s most precious natural resources. “It’s a disgrace that Drax is receiving huge subsidies meant for genuine renewables, it is past time to stop funding Drax’s destruction.” The company receives money funded by energy bill payers because the electricity produced from burning wood pellets is classified as renewable. A Drax spokesman said: “Drax is committed to ensuring the biomass we source delivers positive outcomes for the climate, for nature and for the communities in which we operate.” Also on Thursday, BP was accused of excluding activist investors from its annual shareholders meeting after they attacked the business over a controversial...