The article expresses the author's frustration at being taken to trial despite earlier assurances from the police that they would not face prosecution for their protest against Nussir ASA's plans to dump mining waste in Repparfjord. The author recounts a previous protest in September where they were forcibly removed while advocating for the protection of the fjord's ecosystem, which had previously suffered from similar mining activities. The current case symbolizes a larger struggle against industrial practices that threaten not just the fjord but the livelihoods of local communities.

The Nussir mine in Finnmark has faced significant opposition for over two decades, primarily from environmentalists, fishermen, reindeer herders, and indigenous activists. The looming potential catastrophe revolves around the dumping of 30 million tons of toxic mining waste directly into a national salmon fjord, which the author firmly opposes. They highlight the historical ecological damage caused by past mining practices in the area, describing how the fjord's ecosystem had nearly collapsed due to previous waste dumping, underscoring the potential disaster that new mining activities might bring.

This legal battle represents not just a personal fight for the author, but a broader campaign to safeguard the environment and the rights of local communities against detrimental industrial developments. The author emphasizes the dire consequences on both nature and the people who rely on it, calling on the community to recognize the gravity of the situation and to stand together against such developments, reinforcing their commitment to environmental preservation over industrial exploitation.