Greenpeace activists scale Montreal Biosphère

Three Greenpeace activists are scaling the Montreal Biosphère to demand the freedom of fellow activists charged in Russia.

What is the Biosphère?

• The Biosphère, a well-known Montreal landmark, houses a museum dedicated to the environment at Jean-Drapeau Parc.
• It measures 62.8 metres high, or about the height of a 20-storey building. 
• Its trellis-like frame is made up of steel tubes welded at each end to steel joints.

Source: Environment Canada

The climbers were spotted on the domed building, which was originally built for Expo 67, at about 7 a.m. ET Wednesday.

The climbers unfurled a banner at about 8:30 a.m. with the message: "Liberé nos activists — Free the arctic 30."

The group is asking federal Minister of Foreign Affairs John Baird to get involved and clear the jailed protesters.

Dressed in bright orange jackets and pants, the activists attached themselves to the dome with industrial climbing gear and harnesses. 

Their spokesperson said the activists are experienced climbers. 

Emergency crews are on the ground, but no rescue efforts have been attempted.

CBC's Shari Okeke said one first responder joked "they're better equipped than firefighters." 

A group of activists, including Quebecer Alexandre Paul and another Canadian, were detained in September while protesting Arctic oil drilling. 

At least 3 Greenpeace activists are scaling Montreal's domed Biosphère. (Radio-Canada)

Paul's parents joined the protest at the Biosphère on Wednesday to call for their son's release. 

 His father, Raymond, said he's worried and stressed: "I only have one son." 

Paul is scheduled for a bail hearing on Thursday.

Six of the jailed foreign Greenpeace activists were granted bail by Russian courts on Tuesday, rulings that lawyers said will allow them to return home pending trial for a protest against Arctic offshore oil drilling.

The other Canadian, Paul Ruzycki of Port Colborne, Ont., was among those cleared for release. 

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