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climate-activism1 year ago•6 min saved

Climate Activists Target Botticelli's Birth of Venus in Florence

Climate activists from Last Generation targeted Botticelli's Birth of Venus painting at the Uffizi museum in Florence by sticking pictures of flooded towns on the glass protector, protesting the government's inaction on climate disasters. Italy's new law imposes fines of up to £50,000 on eco-vandals, aiming to deter environmental protests. Similar actions have been taken at other cultural sites and monuments in Italy, including pouring paint, blocking traffic, and gluing hands to artworks. These protests are part of a larger movement across Europe to draw attention to the climate crisis.

via Daily Mail|

#botticellis-birth-of-venus #climate-activism #environmental-protests

sports2 years ago•2 min saved

"Tigst Assefa Dominates Berlin, Smashes Women's Marathon World Record by Over 2 Minutes"

Tigst Assefa shattered the women's marathon world record by more than two minutes at the Berlin Marathon, finishing in 2 hours, 11 minutes, 53 seconds. Eliud Kipchoge won the men's race for the fifth time but fell short of breaking his own record. Assefa's victory marked the first time the women's world record had been broken in Berlin since 2001.

via ABC News|

#berlin-marathon #eliud-kipchoge #last-generation

environment2 years ago•1 min saved

"Climate Activists Make Bold Statement by Spraying Brandenburg Gate Orange"

Environmental activists from the group Last Generation sprayed the iconic Brandenburg Gate in Berlin with orange and yellow paint, leading to the detention of 14 people on suspicion of criminal property damage. The group is demanding an end to fossil fuel use by 2030 and has called for renewed protests in the German capital. The German government, which has missed its climate protection targets for the past two years, aims for a climate-neutral economy by 2045. Berlin Mayor Kai Wegner condemned the protest, stating that it damages both the historic landmark and the free discourse on important issues.

via DW (English)|

#brandenburg-gate #climate-activists #environment

climate-activism2 years ago•1 min saved

Climate Activists Leave Mark on Berlin's Brandenburg Gate with Spray Paint

Climate activists from the group "Last Generation" spray-painted Berlin's Brandenburg Gate with orange and yellow paint to demand an end to fossil fuel use by 2030. The protesters were arrested, and an investigation into property damage was launched. The Last Generation has gained attention in Germany for their disruptive actions, including roadblocks and gluing themselves to the tarmac. They are calling for a complete transition away from oil, natural gas, and coal by 2030, while Germany aims for net-zero emissions by 2045.

via Voice of America - VOA News|

#berlin #brandenburg-gate #climate-activism

climate-activism2 years ago•1 min saved

"Climate Activists Make Bold Statement by Painting Berlin's Brandenburg Gate Orange"

Climate activists from the group the Last Generation sprayed orange paint onto Berlin's Brandenburg Gate to demand urgent action against climate change, including a complete phase-out of fossil fuels by 2030 and the implementation of a speed limit on highways. The group's actions resulted in the detention of 14 activists. Berlin Mayor Kai Wegner criticized the group, stating that their tactics go beyond legitimate forms of protest.

via New York Post |

#berlin #brandenburg-gate #climate-activism

politics2 years ago•4 min saved

Germany's Battle with Climate Activists: Denials and Raids.

Last Generation environmental activists in Germany have been raided by police, sparking a debate on the rights of peaceful demonstrators versus the needs of commuters and emergency services. The country's powerful auto industry and debates over pedestrianising roads have led to a culture war, with both sides becoming more radical. Last Generation activists have been gluing themselves to roads and vehicles to block traffic, demanding a 100 km/h speed limit on motorways, a €9 public transport monthly ticket, and a citizens' council to plan how to scrap fossil fuels by 2030. The UK's Just Stop Oil group uses similar tactics but has different demands. Germany's experience of dictatorship means the right to protest is sacrosanct, with activists typically receiving fines rather than prison sentences.

via BBC|

#car-industry #environmental-activism #germany

climate-activism-crackdown2 years ago•5 min saved

German authorities target climate activists with nationwide crackdown.

German police raided 15 properties linked to the Last Generation climate activist group, seizing assets as part of an investigation into its finances in a sign of growing impatience with disruptive protest tactics also seen in other European countries. The raids, ordered by Munich prosecutors, come days after Chancellor Olaf Scholz said that he thought it was “completely nutty to somehow stick yourself to a painting or on the street.” Leading figures with the environmentalist Green party, part of his governing coalition, have also said the group’s actions are counterproductive.

via The Associated Press|

#climate-activism #climate-activism-crackdown #criminal-organization

climate-activism2 years ago•4 min saved

German police target Last Generation climate activists in nationwide raids.

German police have searched 15 properties linked to members of the Last Generation climate group, who are suspected of helping finance a criminal enterprise. The raids were connected to a string of charges filed against activists from the group since the middle of last year. Last Generation has repeatedly blocked traffic in Berlin and other cities in its campaign to press for more strident action to counter global warming. The group is demanding that the German government formulate a plan to meet an international goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius compared to pre-industrial times.

via DW (English)|

#climate-activism #climate-change #criminal-enterprise

climate-activism2 years ago•2 min saved

German police conduct nationwide raids on climate activists.

German police conducted raids on 15 properties across the country and seized assets as part of an investigation into the financing of protests by the Last Generation climate activist group. Munich prosecutors are investigating seven people on suspicion of forming or supporting a criminal organization. Last Generation has repeatedly blocked roads across Germany to pressure the government to take more drastic action against climate change, drawing criticism from leading figures in the environmentalist Green party. The group argues that its provocative protests encourage debate within society about climate change.

via NBC News|

#climate-activism #climate-change #environmental-protests

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

Nationwide Raids Target German Climate Activists.

German police have conducted nationwide raids against members of the Last Generation climate activist group, searching 15 properties in seven German states. The Munich General Public Prosecutor’s Office has initiated a preliminary investigation against seven defendants aged 22 to 38 years, accusing them of forming or supporting a criminal organization and organizing a fundraising campaign to finance “further crimes” for Last Generation, collecting at least 1.4 million Euros ($1.5 million) in donations. Two defendants are also suspected of attempting to sabotage the Trieste-Ingolstadt oil pipeline in April 2022.

via CNN|

#climate-activists #crime #germany

environment2 years ago•2 min saved

Climate Activists Protest Fossil Fuels in Rome and Blacken Trevi Fountain

Environmental activists staged protests across Europe against governments, oil companies, and the air travel industry. In Rome, topless activists from the 'Last Generation' group covered themselves in mud in front of the Italian Senate to protest fossil fuels and climate change. In London, protesters disrupted Shell's annual shareholder meeting, accusing the company of making record profits at the cost of the environment. Dozens of climate activists also briefly disrupted air traffic at Geneva airport by breaking onto a runway and blocking a nearby business jet convention.

via Euronews|

#climate-activism #environment #fossil-fuels

climate-change2 years ago•1 min saved

German Chancellor Criticizes Climate Activists' "Nutty" Protests.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz criticized climate activists for their drastic protests, such as blocking streets or gluing themselves to famous paintings in museums, calling them "nutty" and stating that such actions make people angry. However, Scholz is committed to transforming Germany's economy to be greener and more climate-friendly. Last Generation, a climate activist group, has been repeatedly blocking roads across Germany to pressure the government to take more drastic action against climate change. They want Germany to stop using all fossil fuels by 2030 and take short-term measures, including the imposition of a general speed limit of 100 kilometers per hour on highways.

via AOL|

#climate-activists #climate-change #germany

environment2 years ago•2 min saved

Berlin Traffic Disrupted by Climate Protesters.

German climate activists from the group Last Generation have blocked roads across Berlin by gluing themselves to streets in an effort to pressure the government to take more drastic action against climate change. Last Generation wants Germany to stop using all fossil fuels by 2030 and take short-term measures including the imposition of a general speed limit of 100 kilometers per hour (62 mph) on highways as a way of cutting transport emissions. The protests led to traffic jams on many of Berlin’s main roads and a city highway, as well as in some of the outer neighborhoods of the German capital.

via The Associated Press|

#berlin #climate-change #environment

environment2 years ago•2 min saved

Climate Activists Cause Chaos in Berlin with Superglue Protests

Climate activists in Germany, belonging to the group Last Generation, blocked roads in Berlin by gluing themselves to the streets, causing traffic jams and angering some motorists. The group is demanding that Germany stop using all fossil fuels by 2030 and take short-term measures, including the imposition of a general speed limit of 62mph on highways to cut transport emissions. The government has warned against vigilantism and said that such massive disruptions of public order do not serve the intended purpose.

via Newser|

#climate-change #environment #germany

environment2 years ago•2 min saved

Climate Protesters Cause Chaos at Formula E Race in Berlin.

Climate protesters from German group Last Generation delayed the start of the Berlin E-Prix Formula E race by swarming the grid, climbing fences, and gluing themselves to safety vehicles. The group's goal is to get maximum impact in the news by attacking things that people were already looking at and shift attention to climate consciousness. The race's title sponsor is a Saudi Aramco subsidiary, and the group's actions were not directly protesting Formula E, but rather using the televised spectacle to their advantage.

via Jalopnik|

#berlin-e-prix #climate-protesters #environment