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Climate Protesters Disrupt Metropolitan Opera Performance

Climate protesters from Extinction Rebellion NYC interrupted the opening night performance of Richard Wagner's "Tannhäuser" at the Metropolitan Opera in New York. They unfurled banners reading "No Opera On A Dead Planet," leading Met officials to bring down the curtain halfway through the second act. The performance resumed after the protesters were removed, but further interruptions occurred. The show was delayed by 22 minutes, and the production ended closer to midnight. This incident follows a trend of climate activists disrupting cultural events to draw attention to the climate crisis.

via The New York Times|

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Climate Protesters Arrested for Blocking Citigroup's NYC Headquarters

Over 20 people were arrested outside Citigroup's headquarters in New York City during a climate protest organized by activist groups opposing the bank's financial support for the oil, gas, and coal industries. Demonstrators blocked entrances to the building, but police eventually cleared a path for employees to enter. Approximately 150 people attended the protest, and Citigroup stated that while they respect the right to protest, activists do not have the right to prevent people from entering their building.

via Fox Business|

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"German Police Officer Accused of Sabotaging Climate Protesters with Oil Dumping"

A police officer in Germany is being investigated for allegedly dumping oil on radical climate protesters who had blocked a road and glued their hands to the pavement. The climate activists, known as Letzte Generation, accused the officer of intentionally dousing them with oil to separate their hands from the road. Videos show at least one instance of the officer spilling oil on an activist. The incident has raised concerns about police brutality and overreach, and disciplinary action may be taken against the officer. The Letzte Generation activists have been staging frequent protests in Germany, causing major disruptions on highways and roads.

via Fox News|

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Climate Protesters Face Dangerous Confrontations with Irate Drivers on Highways

Radical climate protesters in Munich, Germany, who were blocking a street in a staged protest, were dragged forward by a vehicle after they refused to move from incoming traffic. The video, shared by climate activists from the Letzte Generation, shows the protesters being dragged hundreds of feet into the roadway. These protests have sparked anger from the public, leading to confrontations and calls for criminal proceedings.

via New York Post |

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Europe Takes Action Against Climate Protesters Engaging in Direct Action Tactics

European countries, including France and Germany, are cracking down on direct action climate protests by using wiretaps, GPS tracking, and preventative detention. The Last Generation and Extinction Rebellion are among the targeted groups. Germany is considering outlawing The Last Generation, while France has already banned Les Soulevements de La Terre. Activists argue that direct action is necessary due to the failure of other protest strategies. The crackdown has raised concerns about excessive use of force and surveillance, with activists accusing security forces of violence and governments of infringing on civil liberties.

via Reuters|

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