Climate Activists Block Private Jet Runway at Amsterdam Airport
2 years, 1 month ago

Climate Activists Block Private Jet Runway at Amsterdam Airport

News 18  

Hundreds of climate activists breached a runway Saturday at Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport to try to stop private jets from taking off, in the latest demonstration by protesters aimed at drawing attention to the climate crisis. Greenpeace Netherlands said “more than 500” Greenpeace and Extinction Rebellion activists were at the airport, one of Europe’s largest, on Saturday afternoon, in a press release. Protesters “plan to keep air traffic from the private jet terminal grounded for as long as possible,” Dewi Zloch, spokesperson of Greenpeace Netherlands, said in a statement. Schiphol Airport CEO Ruud Sondag said activists should “feel welcome, but let’s keep things civil.” He was responding to a previous letter from Greenpeace and stated his objective was to achieve “emissions-free airports by 2030 and net climate-neutral aviation by 2050”.

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Climate activists cause flight suspensions at German airports
4 months, 1 week ago

Climate activists cause flight suspensions at German airports

China Daily  

Police discuss the situation at Stuttgart airport in Germany on Thursday, after eight climate activists from the group The Last Generation forced a temporary halt to flights in a protest aimed at raising awareness about global warming. MARIUS BULLING/DPA/AP Environmental activists breached airfields at four German airports on Thursday, causing temporary flight suspensions at some of them, marking the latest …

Climate activists cause flight suspensions at German airports
4 months, 1 week ago

Climate activists cause flight suspensions at German airports

China Daily  

By JONATHAN POWELL in London | China Daily Global | Updated: 2024-08-16 09:35 Police discuss the situation at Stuttgart airport in Germany on Thursday, after eight climate activists from the group The Last Generation forced a temporary halt to flights in a protest aimed at raising awareness about global warming. MARIUS BULLING/DPA/AP Environmental activists breached airfields at four German airports …

Climate activists protest at several German airports in the latest of a string of demonstrations
4 months, 1 week ago

Climate activists protest at several German airports in the latest of a string of demonstrations

The Independent  

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Protest by climate activists at another German airport halts cargo flights
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Protest by climate activists at another German airport halts cargo flights

Associated Press  

BERLIN — An overnight protest by climate activists at Leipzig/Halle Airport in eastern Germany forced a three-hour halt to cargo flights, officials said Thursday. The protest by the Last Generation group followed demonstrations last week at Cologne-Bonn Airport and then at Frankfurt Airport, Germany’s busiest, which significantly disrupted passenger flights. Federal police said five activists attached themselves to the ground …

Climate activists glue themselves to a taxiway at Cologne-Bonn Airport, flights suspended
5 months ago

Climate activists glue themselves to a taxiway at Cologne-Bonn Airport, flights suspended

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Climate activists glued themselves to the ground at Cologne-Bonn Airport in western Germany on Wednesday, forcing officials to suspend flights for a few hours, authorities said. Police said five people glued themselves to a taxiway at the airport early in the morning, German news agency dpa reported. At Helsinki Airport, a handful of protesters blocked the main check-in …

Climate activists arrested for spray-painting private jets orange at London airport
6 months ago

Climate activists arrested for spray-painting private jets orange at London airport

Associated Press  

LONDON — Two climate activists were arrested Thursday after cutting through a fence at a London airport and spray-painting private jets orange. Essex police said two women were arrested in a private area of London Stansted Airport on suspicion of criminal damage and interference with the use or operation of national infrastructure. Environmental group Just Stop Oil posted video of …

Climate activists arrested for spray-painting private jets orange at London airport
6 months ago

Climate activists arrested for spray-painting private jets orange at London airport

The Independent  

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Climate activists glue themselves at Munich airport to protest pollution caused by flying
7 months ago

Climate activists glue themselves at Munich airport to protest pollution caused by flying

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Six climate activists broke through a security fence at Munich airport on Saturday and glued themselves to access routes leading to runways, temporarily shutting down flights. Last Generation accused the German government of “downplaying” the negative effects of flying on the environment instead of “finally acting sincerely,” in a post on the social media platform X. German Interior …

Greta Thunberg joins hundreds marching in England to protest airport’s expansion for private planes
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Greta Thunberg joins hundreds marching in England to protest airport’s expansion for private planes

Associated Press  

LONDON — Climate activist Greta Thunberg joined a march in southern England on Saturday to protest the use of private jets and the expansion of an airport. Hundreds of local residents and activists holding banners and placards that read “Ban Private Jets” marched to Farnborough Airport, which mostly serves private aircraft. Groups working to fight climate change, including the organizer …

Climate activists block runways at 2 German airports, disrupting flights for hours
1 year, 5 months ago

Climate activists block runways at 2 German airports, disrupting flights for hours

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Climate activists blocked flights at two German airports for several hours Thursday in protest against the most polluting form of transportation, and to demand tougher government action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The group Last Generation said several of its members entered the grounds of Hamburg Airport around 6 a.m. and glued themselves to the runway on the …

Police arrest 14 climate activists while clearing out University of Amsterdam building
1 year, 7 months ago

Police arrest 14 climate activists while clearing out University of Amsterdam building

NL Times  

On Tuesday evening, the police arrested 14 people while clearing out a University of Amsterdam building. The activists occupied the hall to demand that the university break ties with the fossil fuel industry. Earlier this year, there was also a climate protest at a University of Amsterdam building. Last week, there were climate protests at Utrecht University, Erasmus University Rotterdam, …

Climate activists arrested after spraying slogans on Utrechtsebaan in The Hague
1 year, 7 months ago

Climate activists arrested after spraying slogans on Utrechtsebaan in The Hague

NL Times  

Two climate activists from Extinction Rebellion were arrested on Saturday night for spraying slogans on the wall of the Utrechtsebaan tunnel on the A12 highway in The Hague. Extinction Rebellion reported that the activists wrote "stop fossil subsidies" several times on the wall, which the organization said had just been repainted. They used a chalk spray that "washes off with …

Right-wing parties critical of climate protest, response at Eindhoven Airport
1 year, 8 months ago

Right-wing parties critical of climate protest, response at Eindhoven Airport

NL Times  

Several right-wing parliamentarians are critical of Extinction Rebellion’s protest at Eindhoven Airport on Saturday and the authorities’ response thereto. The climate activists were given hours of space to protest at the airport, while that is forbidden territory, CDA, VVD, and JA21 MPs told the Telegraaf. “We really want to get rid of the idea that you can break laws if …

104 XR climate activists arrested at Eindhoven Airport; All detained XR protesters free again
1 year, 8 months ago

104 XR climate activists arrested at Eindhoven Airport; All detained XR protesters free again

NL Times  

The Royal Netherlands Marechaussee arrested 104 climate activists from Extinction Rebellion at Eindhoven Airport on Saturday, a spokesperson said. However, only one activist still remains in custody; the remaining 103 XR activists who were arrested at Eindhoven airport have been released, according to a spokesperson for the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee. @NLRebellion pic.twitter.com/YrdUCytO79 — Doorbraak Eu March 25, 2023 Several hundred …

Some cancellations at Eindhoven Airport due to climate protest
1 year, 9 months ago

Some cancellations at Eindhoven Airport due to climate protest

NL Times  

A total of ten flights either to or from Eindhoven Airport were cancelled or relocated on Saturday, because climate activists from Extinction Rebellion plan to stage a demonstration at the airport. Eindhoven Airport already warned that the demonstration could have consequences for the journey to, from or via the airport. The flight from Seville will instead land at Rotterdam The …

700 climate activists arrested at XR demonstration on A12 in The Hague, 4 activists became unwell
1 year, 9 months ago

700 climate activists arrested at XR demonstration on A12 in The Hague, 4 activists became unwell

NL Times  

About 700 climate activists were arrested on Saturday at the Extinction Rebellion demonstration on the A12 highway in The Hague, according to the police. Furthermore, four Extinction Rebellion activists became unwell in The Hague on Saturday. The activists could also get dry clothes there if they got wet from the water cannon at the demonstration. A spokesperson for Extinction Rebellion …

Hundreds arrested at climate protest on A12 in The Hague
1 year, 10 months ago

Hundreds arrested at climate protest on A12 in The Hague

Dutch News  

Hundreds of climate activists were arrested in The Hague after blocking the A12 highway in both ways on Saturday afternoon in protest at government subsidies for fossil fuels such as oil and gas. By late afternoon, police said at least 200 people were arrested but Extinction Rebellion, which organised the protest, said some 500 people had been picked up. And …

Hundreds of climate activists gather in The Hague, block the A12
1 year, 10 months ago

Hundreds of climate activists gather in The Hague, block the A12

Dutch News  

Hundreds of climate activists blocked the A12 motorway in The Hague in both directions on Saturday afternoon in protest at government subsidies for fossil fuels such as oil and gas. One banner carried by the demonstrators claimed that ‘€17.5 billion euros of taxpayers money is going to fossil fuels’. And we will stay here until the police remove us.’ 📢 …

Hundreds of climate activists gather in The Hague, block the A12
1 year, 10 months ago

Hundreds of climate activists gather in The Hague, block the A12

Dutch News  

Hundreds of climate activists blocked the A12 motorway in The Hague in both directions on Saturday afternoon in protest at government subsidies for fossil fuels such as oil and gas. One banner carried by the demonstrators claimed that ‘€17.5 billion euros of taxpayers money is going to fossil fuels’. And we will stay here until the police remove us.’ 📢 …

Police break up University of Amsterdam climate protest, 30 arrested
1 year, 11 months ago

Police break up University of Amsterdam climate protest, 30 arrested

NL Times  

The police arrested 30 people while breaking up a climate protest in a building belonging to the University of Amsterdam. The riot police started removing activists from the building shortly after 8:30 p.m. People were arrested inside and outside of the former Academic Club, a police spokesperson said. “That is why it has been decided to clear them out.” A …

Police union worried about winter full of climate protests
2 years ago

Police union worried about winter full of climate protests

NL Times  

The Dutch police union NPB is very concerned about Extinction Rebellion’s plans to protest for the climate in the coming months. “These unannounced actions are a problem,” Struijs said about an Extinction Rebellion protest on Saturday. If these actions attract thousands of demonstrators, you have days of work.” On Saturday, about 300 Extinction Rebellion protesters blocked the Utrechtsebaan of the …

Protesters at 6 airports call for downsizing aviation
2 years, 7 months ago

Protesters at 6 airports call for downsizing aviation

NL Times  

People who live near airports and environmental activists will simultaneously protest at six Dutch airports on Saturday against "the growing nuisance and pollution from air traffic." Far fewer planes flew during the coronavirus pandemic, but now that air traffic is picking up again, they say the time has come to intervene. "The sector makes a major contribution to dangerous global …

France bans short domestic flights where passengers can take the train
3 years, 8 months ago

France bans short domestic flights where passengers can take the train

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy France has banned short domestic flights where passengers can take the train instead. The aviation …

Climate protesters at Schiphol Airport glue hands to ground, glass doors
4 years ago

Climate protesters at Schiphol Airport glue hands to ground, glass doors

NL Times  

Members of environmental activist organization Extinction Rebellion Netherlands blocked two entrances Friday morning at Schiphol Airport. Extinction Rebellion reportedly encouraged members to bring solid glue with them used to plaster their hands to the ground and to the revolving glass doors at the entrances. The activists were bothered by nitrogen emissions tied to the airport, the low tax on airplane …

Climate activists block busy Amsterdam street; police intervening
4 years, 3 months ago

Climate activists block busy Amsterdam street; police intervening

NL Times  

On Monday morning climate action group Extinction Rebellion blocked Europaboulevard, a busy intersection in Amsterdam at an on- and off ramp to the A10 highway. According to the police, about 250 climate activists blocked the road and refused to respond to requests for them to leave. Extinction Rebellion itself was responsible for making sure all protesters stay 1.5 meters apart …

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