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Leftwing militants in Berlin claimed responsibility for an arson attack on the city's power grid, targeting wealthy districts to protest climate change and AI-related energy consumption, causing power outages affecting tens of thousands of residents and businesses, with authorities suspecting political motives and previous similar attacks.
Stonehenge remains undamaged after climate protesters sprayed it with orange paint. The site has been cleaned and is ready for summer solstice celebrations. Two protesters were arrested and released on bail. The act was condemned by UK leaders and is part of a series of disruptive protests by the group Just Stop Oil.
Climate activist Greta Thunberg was detained twice by police in the Netherlands while participating in a climate protest to block highways, emphasizing the urgency of the planetary emergency and the need for immediate action to address climate change. Thunberg's detention and release were confirmed by local police, who stated that those blocking the highway were officially arrested for violating the law. Thunberg's activism and urgent warnings about the climate crisis echo her previous speeches to the European Parliament, emphasizing the need for unprecedented changes to avoid irreversible consequences.
Climate activist Greta Thunberg was detained by police at a demonstration in The Hague, Netherlands, where she and other protestors attempted to obstruct a major highway and an alternate route. Thunberg was taken into custody twice and held for a few hours before being released. She emphasized the urgency of the climate crisis and the need for action, while the police reported that 412 demonstrators were taken into custody primarily for participating in an illegal protest.
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.
"Sopranos" star Michael Imperioli physically removed a climate protester from a Broadway show, displaying a bit of his character Christopher's spirit. The incident occurred during a performance of "An Enemy of the People," and a video capturing the chaos has surfaced. Imperioli's swift action reflects the "Sopranos" code of respect and intolerance for disruptions in a private venue, leaving no room for tolerance towards those who attempt to interrupt a paid performance.
Climate change protesters disrupted a Broadway performance of "An Enemy of the People," starring Jeremy Strong, shouting "no theater on a dead planet" as they were escorted out. The play, which has thematic echoes of the climate change crisis, features Strong as a physician who discovers contaminated spa baths in his town. The protest, staged by Extinction Rebellion NYC, confused some attendees who initially thought it was part of the play, and Strong remained in character through the disruption.
Climate justice group Extinction Rebellion disrupted the Broadway play "An Enemy of the People" starring Jeremy Strong, with three activists interrupting the performance to draw attention to climate change. The group's nonviolent civil disobedience tactics have included blocking roads and shutting down airports, and the protesters at the play demanded the right to peacefully protest against the use of fossil fuels. The disruptions were met with mixed reactions from theatergoers, and while the actors appeared to stay in character, representatives for the play and the actors did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Climate protesters interrupted Jeremy Strong and Michael Imperioli's Broadway play "An Enemy Of The People" to draw attention to the climate crisis, cleverly staging their action during a town hall scene. The protesters, affiliated with Extinction Rebellion NYC, were eventually ushered out, with Imperioli addressing the interruption on Instagram. The group's motivation included calling attention to the treatment of peaceful protestors in Washington D.C. and Atlanta. As of now, neither Strong nor the play's official accounts have addressed the interruption.
Greta Thunberg and four co-defendants have been found not guilty of breaking the law during a climate protest in London, as the judge threw out a public order charge due to "no evidence" and criticized the police for imposing "unlawful" conditions. The judge stated that the protest was peaceful and non-violent, and that there was no evidence of any vehicles being impeded or interference with emergency services. Greta Thunberg appeared in court along with other activists, all of whom pleaded not guilty to the same offence.
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.
Two climate activists threw soup at the glass protecting the Mona Lisa painting at the Louvre Museum in Paris while advocating for a sustainable food system, prompting Louvre employees to evacuate the room and leading to the arrest of two people. The activists, associated with the group Riposte Alimentaire, called for better access to healthy food and decent income for farmers. The incident occurred amid ongoing protests by French farmers seeking better remuneration and less red tape. This is not the first time the Mona Lisa has been targeted in a climate protest, as a similar incident involving cake occurred in May 2022.
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.
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.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez will headline a climate protest and rally in New York on Sunday, demanding bold action from the Biden administration to phase out fossil fuels. The demonstration, organized by youth-led climate groups, will precede the United Nations Climate Ambition Summit. Protesters will call for an end to new oil and gas projects, a federal climate emergency declaration, and support for workers in polluting industries. Over 500 organizations, including the NAACP and Sierra Club, have endorsed these demands. The event is expected to be the largest climate march in the US in five years.