Greta Thunberg on trial in London for defying police DW 02/01/2024
Climate activist Greta Thunberg is on trial in a London court for a public order offense.
Thunberg was arrested for failing to comply with police requests to leave a protest blocking the entrance to an oil and gas industry conference. [ more ]
Just Stop Oil protester who scaled M25 gantry sparking Heathrow disruption says she'd do it again
Protester Cressida Gethin disrupted British Airways services affecting thousands, expressing willingness to repeat the action despite mixed feelings and potential repercussions. [ more ]
Youth climate advocates, sensing an ally, hold protest near Kamala Harris' L.A. home
Young activists from Sunrise Movement protested near VP Kamala Harris' house, demanding climate action and end to U.S. military aid to Israel. [ more ]
House GOP Defends Fossil Gas Exports as Industry Profits at Consumers' Expense
House Republicans are pushing legislation to end the Biden administration's pause on permits for new LNG export terminals.
The legislation would declare all fossil fuel imports and exports to be 'in the public interest,' stripping regulators of their power to deny construction permits for new LNG export terminals. [ more ]
Biden's Base Revolts: Climate Activists Ramp Up Pressure Ahead of Super Tuesday
Youth climate activists from the Sunrise Movement disrupted campaign events for former President Donald Trump and former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley, calling attention to their ties to the fossil fuel industry.
The protesters unfurled banners and shouted at the candidates, demanding to know why they were taking money from the oil and gas industry while claiming to fight for the people. [ more ]
UK court dismisses case against Greta Thunberg over London climate protest
Greta Thunberg has been cleared of a public order offence over a protest outside an oil and gas conference in London.
The judge ruled that police had attempted to impose unlawful conditions during the environmental protest.
Thunberg and four others were accused of failing to comply with an order by police to move their protest to a designated area near the conference. [ more ]
Greta Thunberg arrives at Westminster Magistrates' Court for trial over Mayfair oil protest
Climate activist Greta Thunberg is on trial for a public order offence following a protest in London last year.
Thunberg and other protesters pleaded not guilty to breaching the Public Order Act by blocking the entrance to a hotel where oil executives were meeting. [ more ]
Canada is still backing the fossil fuel industry with billions, report finds | CBC News
The federal government continues to provide billions in financial support to the fossil fuel industry despite previous measures to limit subsidies.
Environmental Defence's report estimated at least $18.6 billion in support in 2023. Climate activists advocate for prioritizing renewable energy over fossil fuels. [ more ]
Scientists under arrest: the researchers taking action over climate change
Climate scientist Peter Kalmus is deeply alarmed by the state of the planet due to climate change.
Kalmus abandoned his astrophysics career to focus on the impact of intensifying temperatures and is frustrated by policymakers' lack of appropriate response. [ more ]
See the moment climate activists throw soup at the 'Mona Lisa' in Paris
Two climate activists threw soup at the glass protecting the Mona Lisa at the Louvre Museum in Paris to advocate for a sustainable food system.
The action was part of a protest by the Food Riposte group, which is calling for a state-sponsored healthcare system to improve access to healthy food and support farmers. [ more ]