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"Greta Thunberg's Run-Ins with Police at Climate Protests"
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"Greta Thunberg Detained at Climate Protest in The Hague"
Climate activist Greta Thunberg was detained at a protest in The Hague, where she and other demonstrators aimed to block a Dutch roadway in opposition to tax breaks for fossil fuel-related companies. Despite a heavy police presence, more than 400 people, including Thunberg, were arrested at the protest. Thunberg, known for her climate activism, has faced multiple detentions and fines in her efforts to raise awareness about climate change.
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"Greta Thunberg Cleared of Charges in U.K. Climate Protest Trial"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Democracy Now!
Greta Thunberg's trial for protesting outside an oil and gas industry conference in the UK has begun, with the Swedish activist emphasizing the importance of remembering the real enemy in the fight for climate action and justice.
"Greta Thunberg on Trial for London Climate Protest at Oil and Gas Conference"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ABC News
Climate activist Greta Thunberg, along with four other protesters, is on trial in London for blocking the entrance to an oil and gas industry conference last year. The trial, which began at Westminster Magistrates’ Court, centers on a charge of breaching a section of the Public Order Act. Thunberg and other climate activists have accused fossil fuel companies of hindering the global transition to renewables for profit, and they also oppose the U.K. government’s approval of oil drilling in the North Sea. If convicted, the protesters could face fines of up to 2,500 pounds ($3,170).
"Climate Activist Advocates Pipeline Destruction, Acknowledges Potential Fatalities"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Fox News
Radical climate activist Andreas Malm endorsed blowing up pipelines in a recent interview, acknowledging that accidents and deaths could occur as a result. Malm, known for his book "How to Blow Up a Pipeline," defended the use of sabotage on a larger scale, despite admitting to participating in illegal and militant actions himself. He argued for the use of violence as a response to overthrowing a violent system and expressed concerns about the climate crisis exacerbating desperation within the movement. Malm emphasized that his aim is violence against property, not people, and raised questions about the climate movement's response to a potential Trump victory in the 2024 election.
"12-Year-Old Indian Activist Shakes Up COP28 Climate Summit"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by IndiaTimes
Licypriya Kangujam, a 12-year-old climate activist from India, made a powerful protest at the United Nations Climate Conference 2023 (COP28) in Dubai, demanding an end to fossil fuels. She rushed onto the stage holding a sign and gave a short speech before being escorted away. Licypriya has been campaigning for climate action in India since 2018 and has called for new laws to curb pollution and make climate-change literacy mandatory in schools. She has been praised for her enthusiasm by the COP28 director-general but was later detained and had her badges revoked.
"Extinction Rebellion Turns Venice's Grand Canal Green in COP 28 Protest"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNN
Extinction Rebellion activists scaled Venice's Rialto Bridge and dumped a chemical dye into the Grand Canal, turning it fluorescent green as a protest against the COP28 UN climate summit in Dubai. The group criticized the summit for being chaired by the CEO of an oil company and being influenced by fossil fuel lobbyists. Venice's mayor condemned the protest, halting public services and calling for effective punishment. Climate activists have faced charges in the past for defacing protected sites in Italy. Venice, already impacted by mass tourism and climate change, has experienced previous incidents of the canal turning green due to accidental spills of the same substance used by the activists.
Climate Protester Interrupts Greta Thunberg Over Pro-Palestine Chant at Amsterdam March
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NDTV
Greta Thunberg faced criticism in Germany for her pro-Palestinian stance during a climate protest in Amsterdam. A man interrupted her and attempted to snatch the microphone, expressing disagreement with her views on the Israel-Hamas conflict. Thunberg, wearing a Palestinian scarf, chanted "no climate justice on occupied land" after the incident. Some German climate activists distanced themselves from Thunberg's views, stating that she had discredited herself as the face of the climate movement. The Israeli embassy in Germany also criticized Thunberg for misusing the climate stage. The international group of Fridays for Future has expressed solidarity with Gaza and condemned the Israeli bombing, while the German chapter has distanced itself from the pro-Palestinian posts on social media.
"Greta Thunberg's Amsterdam Climate Speech Interrupted at Massive March Ahead of Dutch Election"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Daily Mail
Climate activist Greta Thunberg's speech at a climate protest in Amsterdam was briefly interrupted by a man who grabbed the mic and expressed his disapproval of political views being discussed. The man was ushered off the stage as the crowd booed. Thunberg regained control of the mic and continued her speech, emphasizing the need for climate justice on occupied land. The incident occurred during a mass protest attended by tens of thousands of people calling for more action on climate change, just days before a national election in the Netherlands.
Greta Thunberg Arrested at London Oil Conference, Joins Climate Protesters
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNN
Greta Thunberg was reportedly arrested at a protest outside an oil and gas conference in London. The 20-year-old climate activist joined demonstrators from climate group Fossil Free London in blocking entrances to the Intercontinental Hotel, where the Energy Intelligence Forum was taking place. Thunberg and other protestors aimed to disrupt the conference and draw attention to the influence of the fossil fuel industry on climate politics. Greenpeace also participated in the protest, with two climbers unfurling a banner reading "Make Big Oil Pay." This marks the first day of a three-day action to shut down the conference.
Greta Thunberg detained and arrested at London protests against oil industry
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Reuters UK
Climate activist Greta Thunberg was detained by police in London after protesting outside an oil and gas conference, where she and others obstructed entrances, preventing some delegates from attending. Thunberg, known for her weekly protests in Sweden, was seen calmly speaking with police officers before being searched and placed in a police van. Greenpeace reported that hundreds of demonstrators participated in the protest, with two activists scaling the building and unfurling a banner. Two speakers, including the CEO of trading house Gunvor, missed the event due to the protests.
Portuguese Drivers Lead the Way in Climate Activism, Demonstrating Effective Action
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Fox News
Portuguese drivers grew frustrated with climate activists blocking a busy highway during rush hour traffic in Lisbon. The drivers took matters into their own hands and swiftly moved the activists out of the street. The protest, organized by the group Climáximo, aimed to target the nearby energy company Galp. The activists accuse companies like Galp of "genocide" and believe that governments and corporations are waging a coordinated act of violence against people and the planet. The disruptive tactics used by Climáximo are similar to those employed by UK-based climate activists, Extinction Rebellion.