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 soapy water," Extinction Rebellion said. In Amsterdam, Scientist Rebellion, an organization of climate activists working in science, is holding a march through the city on Sunday to draw attention to the climate.

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Climate activists spray Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate with orange paint
1 year, 3 months ago

Climate activists spray Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate with orange paint

LA Times  

Members of the climate protection group Last Generation sprayed the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin with orange paint. German climate activists sprayed orange paint onto Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate on Sunday morning to urge the German government to take more urgent action against climate change. “Away from fossil fuels — towards fairness.” Police cordoned off the area surrounding Brandenburg Gate and confirmed …

Climate protesters around the world are calling for an end to fossil fuels as Earth heats up
1 year, 3 months ago

Climate protesters around the world are calling for an end to fossil fuels as Earth heats up

Associated Press  

From Europe to Africa to southeast Asia, tens of thousands of climate activists launched protests Friday to call for an end to the burning of planet-warming fossil fuels as the globe suffers dramatic weather extremes and record-breaking heat, with plans to continue through the weekend. The protests — driven by several mostly youth-led, local and global climate groups and organizations, …

Minister urges climate protesters to keep off the A12 motorway
1 year, 3 months ago

Minister urges climate protesters to keep off the A12 motorway

Dutch News  

Caretaker justice minister Dilan Yesilgöz has urged climate demonstrators not to block the A12 motorway in The Hague ahead of a planned series of protests by Extinction Rebellion starting this weekend. “Occupying roads is not something we want in the Netherlands.” Previous protests on the A12 have been ended with police arresting the participants en masse, before releasing nearly all …

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.’ 📢 …

A group best known for its disruptive climate protests is hitting pause just as others are ramping up. Here’s why
1 year, 11 months ago

A group best known for its disruptive climate protests is hitting pause just as others are ramping up. Here’s why

CNN  

CNN — Climate activist group Extinction Rebellion is best known for its attention-grabbing tactics. Extinction Rebellion climate change protesters demonstrate during a rally in Trafalgar Square in London on Wednesday, October 16. Isabel Infantes/AFP via Getty Images Doctors join Extinction Rebellion activists to demonstrate for the sixth day running in Trafalgar Square on October 12. Yui Mok/AP Climate activists participate …

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 …

About 150 Extinction Rebellion protesters arrested on A12 in The Hague
2 years ago

About 150 Extinction Rebellion protesters arrested on A12 in The Hague

NL Times  

The A12 near The Hague in the direction of Utrecht is open again, according to the national travel association ANWB. The road was closed by a blockade of climate activists from Extinction Rebellion, who had been blocking the road since noon Saturday to protest against subsidies for the fossil fuel industry. The police ordered them to leave and move the …

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 …

10,000 demonstrators join the climate march through Rotterdam
2 years, 6 months ago

10,000 demonstrators join the climate march through Rotterdam

NL Times  

Ten thousand climate protesters began a climate march through Rotterdam from the Binnenrotte on Sunday afternoon. During the climate march in Rotterdam, several demonstrators criticized farmers with their banners and signs. With phrases like "Farmers, there is nothing cool about nitrogen," "Climate Defense Force" and "Fewer mega stables, more biodiversity," the climate protesters made it known that they are against …

Dozens arrested at Extinction Rebellion protest in The Hague
3 years, 8 months ago

Dozens arrested at Extinction Rebellion protest in The Hague

NL Times  

Police in The Hague opted to arrest a group of Extinction Rebellion activists who did not comply with orders to leave the Binnenhof in The Hague. Actievoerders van @NLRebellion Rebellion protesteren momenteel bij de ingang van het #Binnenhof in Den Haag. pic.twitter.com/Cki5K1IAm4 — District8.net April 9, 2021 The demonstration in The Hague marks the start of an action week organized …

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 …

Amsterdam limits Extinction Rebellion climate protests
4 years, 3 months ago

Amsterdam limits Extinction Rebellion climate protests

NL Times  

Action group Extinction Rebellion announced a number of climate demonstrations in Amsterdam over this weekend. On Friday and Sunday, Extinction Rebellion demonstrations may last no later than 7:30 p.m. And Saturday's demonstration must end at 2:00 p.m., to make room for another, previously announced demonstration. And Extinction Rebellion itself is responsible for making sure everyone stays 1.5 meters apart and …

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