Germany 'really embarrassing itself': What made Greta Thunberg say this
1 year, 11 months ago

Germany 'really embarrassing itself': What made Greta Thunberg say this

Hindustan Times  

Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg condemned Germany as protesters were removed from an abandoned village in the western part of the country. Greta Thunberg slammed the moved as outrageous during a visit to the site, where demonstrators have dug in to try to stop the expansion of a coal mine. Greta Thunberg: Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg is seen. "Germany is really embarrassing itself right now," Greta Thunberg said adding that the expansion of the Garzweiler lignite coal mine run by energy firm RWE was absurd.

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400 climate activists arrested at XR blockades in The Hague, Greta Thunberg released
8 months, 2 weeks ago

400 climate activists arrested at XR blockades in The Hague, Greta Thunberg released

NL Times  

Police arrested about 400 climate activists during the XR blockade in The Hague on Saturday. Een aantal van hen, waaronder Greta Thunberg, kwamen opnieuw terug en zijn aangehouden. pic.twitter.com/urJEMN2IOJ — Extinction Rebellion Nederland April 6, 2024 Extinction Rebellion wanted to block the Utrechtsebaan on Saturday afternoon, but the police stopped them early on. However, the police confirmed that all demonstrators …

Climate activist Greta Thunberg detained at Dutch protest opposing ‘fossil fuel subsidies’
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Climate activist Greta Thunberg detained at Dutch protest opposing ‘fossil fuel subsidies’

Hindustan Times  

Climate activist Greta Thunberg was detained twice by Dutch police on Saturday after she and a group of marchers blocked a main road in The Hague to protest against fossil fuel subsidies. Police detain Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg during a climate march against fossil subsidies near the highway A12 in the Hague, on April 6, 2024. "It's important to …

Climate activist Greta Thunberg arrested in The Hague
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Climate activist Greta Thunberg arrested in The Hague

Dutch News  

Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg was among dozens of protestors arrested in The Hague on Saturday afternoon, where she had taken part in trying to blockade the A12 motorway which bisects the city centre. We’ll see if it works now.” As the police bus drove away, there was loud applause from onlookers and activists. This is the 37th time Extinction …

Climate activist Greta Thunberg arrested in The Hague
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Climate activist Greta Thunberg arrested in The Hague

Dutch News  

Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg was among dozens of protestors arrested in The Hague on Saturday afternoon, where she had taken part in trying to blockade the A12 motorway which bisects the city centre. We’ll see if it works now.” As the police bus drove away, there was loud applause from onlookers and activists. This is the 37th time Extinction …

Climate activist Greta Thunberg detained twice at Dutch protest
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Climate activist Greta Thunberg detained twice at Dutch protest

Al Jazeera  

The demonstration was organised to protest against fossil fuel subsidies in the Netherlands. Climate activist Greta Thunberg was detained twice by police at a demonstration in the Netherlands, after she and a group of marchers blocked a main road to protest against fossil fuel subsidies. #StopFossieleSubsidies pic.twitter.com/VUgduNI3PO — Extinction Rebellion Nederland April 6, 2024 Hundreds of protesters were marching from …

Climate activists including Greta Thunberg block entrance to the Swedish parliament
9 months, 1 week ago

Climate activists including Greta Thunberg block entrance to the Swedish parliament

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A group of climate activists …

London judge acquits climate activist Greta Thunberg of charge that she blocked an oil conference
10 months, 3 weeks ago

London judge acquits climate activist Greta Thunberg of charge that she blocked an oil conference

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A judge on Friday acquitted …

Climate activist Greta Thunberg acquitted in disruption of London oil industry conference
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Climate activist Greta Thunberg acquitted in disruption of London oil industry conference

LA Times  

Climate activist Greta Thunberg was acquitted Friday of refusing to follow a police order to leave a protest blocking the entrance to a major oil and gas industry conference in London last year. Law said that the police could have taken less restrictive measures and that their order to disperse was “so unclear that it was unlawful,” so those who …

Climate activist Greta Thunberg goes on trial in UK for blocking oil and gas conference
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Climate activist Greta Thunberg goes on trial in UK for blocking oil and gas conference

India TV News  

London: Climate activist Greta Thunberg went on trial Thursday for refusing to leave a protest that blocked the entrance to a major oil and gas industry conference in London last year. Climate activists oppose UK government's recent approval of drilling for oil Thunberg and other climate protesters have accused fossil fuel companies of deliberately slowing the global energy transition to …

Climate activist Greta Thunberg goes on trial in London for blocking oil and gas conference
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Climate activist Greta Thunberg goes on trial in London for blocking oil and gas conference

LA Times  

Climate activist Greta Thunberg went on trial Thursday for refusing to leave a protest that blocked the entrance to a major oil and gas industry conference in London last year. The Swedish environmentalist, who inspired a global youth movement demanding stronger efforts to fight climate change, and four other protesters face a two-day trial in Westminster Magistrates’ Court on a …

Watch: Greta Thunberg appears in London court after being arrested at climate protest
1 year, 1 month ago

Watch: Greta Thunberg appears in London court after being arrested at climate protest

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 Watch as Greta Thunberg appears at London’s Westminster Magistrates Court on Wednesday 15 November, charged …

'Didn't come for political view': Man snatches mic from Greta Thunberg over pro-Palestinian chants
1 year, 1 month ago

'Didn't come for political view': Man snatches mic from Greta Thunberg over pro-Palestinian chants

India TV News  

A recent climate protest involving climate activist Greta Thunberg in Amsterdam, Netherlands was briefly interrupted as a man snatched a mic from her hands over a pro-Palestinian address. The man came up on stage and snatched the mic from her hands to say, "I have come here for a climate demonstration, not a political view." Thunberg then wrestled the mic …

Greta Thunberg at ANOTHER protest after being charged with offence
1 year, 2 months ago

Greta Thunberg at ANOTHER protest after being charged with offence

Daily Mail  

Greta Thunberg has gone on another climate change protest a day after being charged with a public order offence. It comes just one day after Thunberg - whose address was given by police as 'Dorset' - was charged with failing to comply with a condition on public assemblies following a protest outside a central London hotel on Tuesday. In today's …

Explained: Why Greta Thunberg faces police action in London?
1 year, 2 months ago

Explained: Why Greta Thunberg faces police action in London?

Hindustan Times  

Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg was charged by the UK Police with a public order offence after she was arrested with other activists during a protest outside a London hotel out an event dubbed as 'Oscars of Oil'. Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg is arrested outside the InterContinental London Park Lane during the "Oily Money Out" demonstration organised by Fossil …

Greta Thunberg goes on ANOTHER climate change protest a day after Swedish eco-activist, 20, was charged with public order offence over London hotel demo
1 year, 2 months ago

Greta Thunberg goes on ANOTHER climate change protest a day after Swedish eco-activist, 20, was charged with public order offence over London hotel demo

Daily Mail  

Greta Thunberg has gone on another climate change protest a day after being charged with a public order offence. It comes just one day after Thunberg - whose address was given by police as 'Dorset' - was charged with a public order offence following a protest outside a central London hotel. Greta Thunberg takes part in a Fossil Free London …

Greta Thunberg charged by UK police over London climate protest
1 year, 2 months ago

Greta Thunberg charged by UK police over London climate protest

Hindustan Times  

Climate activist Greta Thunberg has been charged with a public order offense after being arrested at a demonstration against an oil and gas industry conference in London. Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg is arrested outside the InterContinental London Park Lane. The Metropolitan Police force said Wednesday that the 20-year-old Swedish campaigner was one of 26 people charged after protesters gathered …

U.K. police charge climate activist Greta Thunberg after London protest
1 year, 2 months ago

U.K. police charge climate activist Greta Thunberg after London protest

The Hindu  

Climate activist Greta Thunberg was charged by British police on October 18 after she and others were arrested at a protest outside a London hotel where an oil and gas conference was taking place. Ms. Thunberg was charged with a public order offence for failing to comply with conditions that police said had been imposed to prevent "serious disruption to …

Greta Thunberg charged for holding Fossil Free London protest at Energy Intelligence Forum conference
1 year, 2 months ago

Greta Thunberg charged for holding Fossil Free London protest at Energy Intelligence Forum conference

India TV News  

In a major development, climate activist Greta Thunberg, on Wednesday, charged after she was arrested during a Fossil Free London protest, BBC reported. Thunberg, who already had been fined for a similar offence, took part in a July 24 environmental protest at an oil terminal in Malmo, where activists temporarily blocked access to the facility by sitting down and were …

Greta Thunberg detained at protest disrupting oil summit
1 year, 2 months ago

Greta Thunberg detained at protest disrupting oil summit

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 Climate activist Greta Thunberg has been detained by police at a protest outside a central …

Climate activist Greta Thunberg detained by police at London protest: Report
1 year, 2 months ago

Climate activist Greta Thunberg detained by police at London protest: Report

Hindustan Times  

Climate activist Greta Thunberg was detained by police in London after she addressed protesters at a demonstration against oil and gas companies in the centre of the city, news agency Reuters reported. Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg is arrested by police outside the InterContinental London Park Lane. Video footage showed Greta Thunberg, wearing a badge with the slogan 'Oily Money …

Greta Thunberg was among climate activists detained at a protest to disrupt oil executives’ forum
1 year, 2 months ago

Greta Thunberg was among climate activists detained at a protest to disrupt oil executives’ forum

Associated Press  

LONDON — Greta Thunberg was detained by British police on Tuesday alongside other climate activists who gathered outside a central London hotel to disrupt a major oil and gas industry conference. Thunberg was among dozens of protesters who chanted “oily money out” and sought to block access to the luxury InterContinental Hotel on Park Lane, which is hosting the Energy …

Climate activist Greta Thunberg fined again for a climate protest in Sweden
1 year, 2 months ago

Climate activist Greta Thunberg fined again for a climate protest in Sweden

Associated Press  

STOCKHOLM — A Swedish court on Wednesday fined climate activist Greta Thunberg once again for disobeying police during an environmental protest in July in southern Sweden. Thunberg, who already had been fined for a similar offense, took part in a July 24 environmental protest at an oil terminal in Malmo, where activists temporarily blocked access to the facility by sitting …

Greta Thunberg forcibly removed from climate protest – hours after being fined for disobeying police
1 year, 5 months ago

Greta Thunberg forcibly removed from climate protest – hours after being fined for disobeying police

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 Greta Thunberg has been forcibly removed by police from a climate protest in the southern …

Does she WANT to go to jail? Brazen Greta Thunberg is hauled away by police in Sweden - hours after walking out of court with £120 fine for her part in previous eco protest
1 year, 5 months ago

Does she WANT to go to jail? Brazen Greta Thunberg is hauled away by police in Sweden - hours after walking out of court with £120 fine for her part in previous eco protest

Daily Mail  

In court, the activist said she acted 'out of necessity' due to the climate crisis Climate activist Greta Thunberg was hauled away by police in Sweden today just hours after walking out of court with a £120 fine for her part in a previous eco protest. Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg was lifted away by police after taking part in …

Climate Activist Greta Thunberg Fined for Disobeying Swedish Police
1 year, 5 months ago

Climate Activist Greta Thunberg Fined for Disobeying Swedish Police

News 18  

Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg was fined on Monday for disobeying police at a rally last month, but said she acted out of necessity due to the climate crisis. Thunberg said she had acted out of necessity, citing the need created by the “climate crisis.” After a short trial, the court nonetheless found that she was still liable for her …

Greta Thunberg dodges jail despite being found guilty of disobeying cops after blocking an oil depot - as she defiantly tells court her actions were 'justifiable'
1 year, 5 months ago

Greta Thunberg dodges jail despite being found guilty of disobeying cops after blocking an oil depot - as she defiantly tells court her actions were 'justifiable'

Daily Mail  

The charge normally results in a fine but can at most carry a six-month jail term Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg has avoided jail despite being found guilty of disobeying cops. Climate activist Greta Thunberg of Sweden leaves a court room after a hearing in Malmo, Sweden, Monday, July 24 Greta Thunberg arrives at the Malmo district court where a …

Greta Thunberg is appearing in a Swedish court on a charge of disobeying police at a climate protest
1 year, 5 months ago

Greta Thunberg is appearing in a Swedish court on a charge of disobeying police at a climate protest

The Independent  

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Greta Thunberg defiant after Swedish court fines her for disobeying police during climate protest
1 year, 5 months ago

Greta Thunberg defiant after Swedish court fines her for disobeying police during climate protest

Associated Press  

MALMÖ, Sweden — Hours after a Swedish court fined Greta Thunberg for disobeying police during an environmental protest at an oil facility last month, the climate activist once again attempted to block access to the facility and was removed by police. She added that activists “have to be exactly where the harm is being done.” Climate activist Greta Thunberg is …

Activist Greta Thunberg Goes on Trial Over Last Month's Swedish Climate Protest
1 year, 5 months ago

Activist Greta Thunberg Goes on Trial Over Last Month's Swedish Climate Protest

News 18  

Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg is set to go on trial on Monday charged with disobeying police at a rally last month, in which activists blocked the port in the city of Malmo. The rally, organised by environmental activist group “Ta tillbaka framtiden”, tried to block the entrance and exit to the Malmo harbour to protest against the use of …

Greta Thunberg could be JAILED after the eco-protester is charged with disobeying a police order
1 year, 5 months ago

Greta Thunberg could be JAILED after the eco-protester is charged with disobeying a police order

Daily Mail  

Prosecutors charged her with refusing to obey police orders amid the protest Climate activist Greta Thunberg has been charged with disobeying police during a June climate protest in southern Sweden, the public prosecutor said Wednesday, most likely risking a fine. The prosecutor said it had charged the 20-year-old activist after she 'refused to obey police orders to leave the site' …

Greta Thunberg charged with disobeying law enforcement during climate protest in Sweden
1 year, 5 months ago

Greta Thunberg charged with disobeying law enforcement during climate protest in Sweden

Associated Press  

STOCKHOLM — Swedish prosecutors have charged climate activist Greta Thunberg with disobedience to law enforcement in connection with a protest in Malmö last month. A short statement by Swedish prosecutors on Wednesday said a “young woman” was charged with disobedience because she “refused to comply with police orders to leave the scene” during the protest. The statement didn’t identify the …

'What do we want? Climate justice!' Greta Thunberg, activists protest at World Economic Forum
1 year, 11 months ago

'What do we want? Climate justice!' Greta Thunberg, activists protest at World Economic Forum

Firstpost  

Davos: Greta Thunberg and other young climate activists held a small protest on Friday accusing the global elite at the World Economic Forum in Davos of doing little to save the planet. Some 30 protesters gathered in freezing temperatures down the road from the WEF congress centre, holding signs reading “SOS” and chanting “What do we want? Now!” “One thing …

At Davos, Thunberg visit spotlights lack of climate action
1 year, 11 months ago

At Davos, Thunberg visit spotlights lack of climate action

Associated Press  

DAVOS, Switzerland — Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg on Thursday slammed corporate bigwigs meeting in Davos, Switzerland, for “fueling the destruction of the planet” by investing in fossil fuels and prioritizing short-term profits over people affected by the climate crisis. Gualinga said the world is “taking a really dangerous path.” The activists brought a “cease and desist” letter calling on …

Greta Thunberg, held over coal mine protests, released after brief detention: German police
1 year, 11 months ago

Greta Thunberg, held over coal mine protests, released after brief detention: German police

Hindustan Times  

Climate campaigner Greta Thunberg was detained alongside other activists on Tuesday during protests against the demolition of a village to make way for a coal mine expansion but was released after an identity check, according to police. Thunberg was held while protesting at the opencast coal mine of Garzweiler 2, some 9 km from the village of Luetzerath, after police …

Lutzerath: Why are people protesting at coal village where Greta Thunberg was detained?
1 year, 11 months ago

Lutzerath: Why are people protesting at coal village where Greta Thunberg was detained?

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 News of climate activist Greta Thunberg’s detention by police near the German village of Lutzerath …

Greta Thunberg carried away by police at German mine protest
1 year, 11 months ago

Greta Thunberg carried away by police at German mine protest

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Police in western Germany carried Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg and other protesters away Tuesday from the edge of an open coal pit mine where they demonstrated against the ongoing destruction of a village to make way for the mine’s expansion, German news agency dpa reported. Thunberg was among hundreds of people who resumed anti-mining protests at multiple …

Climate activist Greta Thunberg detained in Germany over coal village protests
1 year, 11 months ago

Climate activist Greta Thunberg detained in Germany over coal village protests

India TV News  

Greta Thunberg detained: In a major development, Climate activist Greta Thunberg was detained by German Police on Tuesday when she was staging protests against the demolition of the coal village of Luetzerath. The protests in several locations in the western state of North Rhine-Westphalia came a day after the last two climate activists holed up in a tunnel beneath the …

Last activists leave hamlet at heart of German coal protest
1 year, 11 months ago

Last activists leave hamlet at heart of German coal protest

Associated Press  

BERLIN — The last two climate activists holed up beneath a German village due to be destroyed for the expansion of a nearby coal mine left the site on Monday. Activists have cited the symbolic importance of Luetzerath for years, and thousands of people demonstrated Saturday against the razing of the village by RWE energy company for the expansion of …

Greta Thunberg carried away by police at demo at German village being razed to make way for mine
1 year, 11 months ago

Greta Thunberg carried away by police at demo at German village being razed to make way for mine

Daily Mail  

Greta Thunberg was seen smiling as she was carried away by police while protesting at a German coal mine today. Greta Thunberg is seen smiling as she is surrounded by two police officers in Lutzerath in Germany today The climate activist laughed as the riot police forcibly removed her from a protest against the expansion of a coal mine The …

Greta Thunberg joins large-scale protest to save German village
1 year, 11 months ago

Greta Thunberg joins large-scale protest to save German village

Firstpost  

Lützerath: Climate activist Greta Thunberg will join a large-scale protest in Germany Saturday to stop the demolition of a village to make way for an open-cast coal mine extension. Join us here at 12 or a local protest tomorrow to demand that #LützerathBleibt!#ClimateStrike pic.twitter.com/hGrCK6ZQew — Greta Thunberg January 13, 2023 In an operation launched earlier this week, hundreds of police …

German village clearance continues, Thunberg visits site
1 year, 11 months ago

German village clearance continues, Thunberg visits site

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy German police on Friday continued …

Police start clearing German village condemned for coal mine
1 year, 11 months ago

Police start clearing German village condemned for coal mine

Associated Press  

LUETZERATH, Germany — Police in riot gear began evicting climate activists Wednesday from a condemned village in western Germany that is due to be demolished for the expansion of a coal mine. Schumann said she still held out hope of preserving what’s left of Luetzerath “until nothing is left standing; hope dies last.” Environmentalists say bulldozing the village to expand …

Police clash with climate activists as they clear German coal mine protest
1 year, 11 months ago

Police clash with climate activists as they clear German coal mine protest

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Police have clashed with climate …

German court rejects climate activists' bid to stay in doomed village
1 year, 11 months ago

German court rejects climate activists' bid to stay in doomed village

Firstpost  

Luetzerath: A court in Germany has rejected a last-ditch attempt by climate activists to stay in an abandoned village which is due to be cleared for the expansion of a coal mine that’s become a battleground between the government and environmentalists. The regional administrative court in Muenster late Monday confirmed a lower court decision forbidding the activists from remaining in …

Greta Thunberg files lawsuit against her native Sweden over climate crisis
2 years ago

Greta Thunberg files lawsuit against her native Sweden over climate crisis

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 Hundreds of activists including Greta Thunberg marched through the Swedish capital to a court Friday …

Greta Thunberg, 600 youths sue Sweden for climate inaction
2 years ago

Greta Thunberg, 600 youths sue Sweden for climate inaction

The Hindu  

More than 600 young people in Sweden, including climate activist Greta Thunberg, on Friday filed a lawsuit against the Swedish state accusing it of climate inaction, a first in the country. The legal action, which has been in the works for two years, comes as Sweden's new right-wing government faces mounting criticism over lacklustre climate goals. While the lawsuit is …

Climate protests criticized; but Germany missing 2030 goal
2 years, 1 month ago

Climate protests criticized; but Germany missing 2030 goal

Associated Press  

BERLIN — German officials urged environmental activists to engage in “constructive” protests and avoid endangering lives Friday as government-appointed experts warned that the key European Union country risks missing its climate targets for 2030. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz “supports all democratic engagement, and we have repeatedly stressed that in connection with the climate protests,” Wolfgang Buechner, the chancellor’s spokesperson, told …

Thunberg: Coal worse than keeping German nuclear plants on
2 years, 2 months ago

Thunberg: Coal worse than keeping German nuclear plants on

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Climate activist Greta Thunberg says it would be “a mistake” for Germany to switch off its nuclear power plants if that means the country must burn more planet-heating coal. Asked whether it would be better for the planet if Germany keeps its three remaining nuclear plants going, Thunberg responded: “If we have them already running, I feel that …

Climate protesters are using Nazi tactics, says Olaf Scholz
2 years, 6 months ago

Climate protesters are using Nazi tactics, says Olaf Scholz

The Telegraph  

Luisa Neubauer – a prominent German climate activist known as the country's Greta Thunberg – said the comparison between climate protesters and Nazis “left her speechless”. Nazi comparisons 'completely absurd' Christiane Hoffmann, a government spokesperson, hit back at the Nazi comparisons on Monday, saying they were “completely absurd”. However, she did not elaborate on what Mr Scholz had meant with …

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