Greta Thunberg returns to London oil protest day after being charged for public disorder
1 year, 5 months ago

Greta Thunberg returns to London oil protest day after being charged for public disorder

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. Activists from Fossil Free London sat outside the office chanting “their profit, our loss” and criticised a “crisis of inequality” resulting from the cost of fossil fuels and increasing household bills outside the office. Polluters like JPMorgan must pay for the damage they are funding across the world, from the catastrophic floods we saw in Pakistan last year to the droughts and famine in Kenya and Ethiopia now.” This marked the third day of city-wide protests held by climate campaigners against the ongoing Energy Intelligence Forum conference taking place in London which draws some of the most powerful players in fossil fuels. open image in gallery Fossil Free London and activists chant slogans as JP Morgan employees enter office Earlier on Wednesday, climate activists occupied the headquarters of insurers Lloyd’s of London with some gluing themselves to the floor to protest large fossil fuel projects they are backing such as the West Cumbria coal mine and the East Africa Crude Oil Pipeline. open image in gallery The climate activist was pictured standing inside a police van in Mayfair Fossil Free London, the group that organised the protest, told The Independent that all of those arrested were later released but “many with bail conditions to not enter Westminster until their trial on 15 November”.

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Greta Thunberg launches foul-mouthed rant during rally
3 months, 1 week ago

Greta Thunberg launches foul-mouthed rant during rally

Daily Mail  

Greta Thunberg has sparked massive outrage after yelling ' Israel and Germany' while cackling at a 'Palestine and climate movement solidarity' rally. 'Mannheim does not need a platform for such dehumanizing positions and our country does not need the presence of people like Greta Thunberg,' Conservative regional parliamentary party leader Manuel Hagel told the Jerusalem Post. Thunberg, speaking at the …

Greta Thunberg protests against Azerbaijan hosting global climate summit
4 months, 1 week ago

Greta Thunberg protests against Azerbaijan hosting global climate summit

The Hindu  

Climate activist Greta Thunberg on Monday attended a rally in Georgia to protest against Azerbaijan hosting the annual United Nations climate talks. Ms. Thunberg and scores of other activists who rallied in Tbilisi, the capital of the South Caucasus nation, argued that Azerbaijan doesn't deserve to host the climate talks because of its repressive policies. Ms. Thunberg, 21, has inspired …

Greta Thunberg protests against Azerbaijan hosting global climate summit
4 months, 1 week ago

Greta Thunberg protests against Azerbaijan hosting global climate summit

Associated Press  

TBILISI, Georgia — Climate activist Greta Thunberg on Monday attended a rally in Georgia to protest against Azerbaijan hosting the annual United Nations climate talks. U.N. climate talks, called COP29, opened Monday in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, a major oil producer where the world’s first oil well was drilled. Thunberg described Azerbaijan as “a repressive, occupying state, which has …

400 climate activists arrested at XR blockades in The Hague, Greta Thunberg released
11 months, 1 week 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’
11 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
11 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
11 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 …

Dutch police have detained activist Greta Thunberg at a climate demonstration in The Hague
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Dutch police have detained activist Greta Thunberg at a climate demonstration in The Hague

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 Climate activist Greta Thunberg was …

Dutch police have detained activist Greta Thunberg at a climate demonstration in The Hague
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Dutch police have detained activist Greta Thunberg at a climate demonstration in The Hague

Associated Press  

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Climate activist Greta Thunberg was among dozens of people detained Saturday by police in The Hague as they removed protesters who were partially blocking a road in the Dutch city. Climate activist Greta Thunberg, center left, joins a climate protest by Extinction Rebellion and other activists near the Dutch parliament in The Hague, Netherlands, Saturday, April …

Climate activist Greta Thunberg detained twice at Dutch protest
11 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
1 year 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 …

Climate activist Greta Thunberg acquitted of blocking oil conference in London trial
1 year, 1 month ago

Climate activist Greta Thunberg acquitted of blocking oil conference in London trial

India TV News  

London: Climate activist Greta Thunberg was acquitted on Monday of a public order offence as a judge ruled that police acted unlawfully and had no power to arrest her and others at a protest in London last year. The Westminster Magistrates' courtroom erupted with applause as Judge John Law told Thunberg and her four co-defendants to stand and told them …

U.K. Judge Tosses Protest Charges Against Greta Thunberg
1 year, 1 month ago

U.K. Judge Tosses Protest Charges Against Greta Thunberg

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING A British court on Friday dismissed charges against Greta Thunberg and four co-defendants, after finding “significant deficiencies in the evidence” brought by by the prosecution. While a responding officer claimed the group had illegally blocked access to the forum, District Judge John Law found the police orders to disperse were “so unclear that it was unlawful.” Law …

London judge acquits climate activist Greta Thunberg of charge that she blocked an oil conference
1 year, 1 month 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 …

U.K. judge dismisses Greta Thunberg protest case
1 year, 1 month ago

U.K. judge dismisses Greta Thunberg protest case

The Hindu  

An English court on Friday threw out a public order case against climate activist Greta Thunberg, the judge criticising "unlawful" conditions police had imposed on protesters. He ruled police had attempted to impose "unlawful" conditions during an environment protest in the British capital last October when they were arrested. Some carried placards reading "Stop Rosebank", a reference to a controversial …

A London judge acquits climate activist Greta Thunberg of refusing to leave oil industry conference
1 year, 1 month ago

A London judge acquits climate activist Greta Thunberg of refusing to leave oil industry conference

Associated Press  

LONDON — Climate activist Greta Thunberg was acquitted Friday of a charge 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 the police could have applied less restrictive measures and didn’t properly define where protesters should move, while their order to …

Climate activist Greta Thunberg acquitted in disruption of London oil industry conference
1 year, 1 month 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
1 year, 1 month 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
1 year, 1 month 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 …

Greta Thunberg on trial in London following arrest for protests that blocked oil conference
1 year, 1 month ago

Greta Thunberg on trial in London following arrest for protests that blocked oil conference

Salon  

Swedish climate change activist Greta Thunberg is on trial in London this week for allegedly refusing to comply with police orders at a protest in 2023. According to prosecutors who appeared at the Westminster magistrates court on Thursday, Thunberg and four other protesters "fail to comply with a condition imposed under section 14 of the Public Order Act” when they …

Greta Thunberg joins hundreds marching in England to protest airport’s expansion for private planes
1 year, 1 month 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 …

Greta Thunberg in London court after climate protest arrest
1 year, 4 months ago

Greta Thunberg in London court after climate protest arrest

Deccan Chronicle  

LONDON: Climate protesters sang songs and held up banners on Wednesday as Swedish campaigner Greta Thunberg arrived at a London court after being arrested during a demonstration against the energy industry. Thunberg was mobbed by photographers and film crews as she arrived, with Greenpeace and Fossil Free London campaigners holding banners proclaiming "Oily money out" and "Make polluters pay". She …

Watch: Greta Thunberg appears in London court after being arrested at climate protest
1 year, 4 months 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 …

Greta Thunberg brushes off interruption at massive Dutch climate march days before election
1 year, 4 months ago

Greta Thunberg brushes off interruption at massive Dutch climate march days before election

Associated Press  

AMSTERDAM — Climate activist Greta Thunberg was briefly interrupted Sunday by a man who approached her on stage after she invited a Palestinian and an Afghan woman to speak at a climate protest in the Dutch capital. After the Palestinian and Afghan women spoke and Thunberg resumed her speech, a man came onto the stage and told her: “I have …

Greta Thunberg at ANOTHER protest after being charged with offence
1 year, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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 …

Climate activist Greta Thunberg fined again for a climate protest in Sweden
1 year, 5 months ago

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

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 Swedish court on Wednesday …

Greta Thunberg pulls out of appearance at Edinburgh International Book Festival in fossil fuel money row as she accuses event sponsor of 'greenwashing'
1 year, 7 months ago

Greta Thunberg pulls out of appearance at Edinburgh International Book Festival in fossil fuel money row as she accuses event sponsor of 'greenwashing'

Daily Mail  

Climate activist Greta Thunberg has cancelled an appearance at the Edinburgh International Book Festival, accusing the sponsors of 'greenwashing'. Baillie Gifford is one of the main sponsors of the Edinburgh International Book Festival, with a number of events - including one with former prime minister Gordon Brown - taking place at venues carrying the firm's name. Greta Thunberg has cancelled …

Greta Thunberg forcibly removed from climate protest – hours after being fined for disobeying police
1 year, 7 months ago

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

The Independent  

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Greta Thunberg is appearing in a Swedish court on a charge of disobeying police at a climate protest
1 year, 7 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, 7 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 …

Greta Thunberg forcibly removed from climate protest after fine
1 year, 7 months ago

Greta Thunberg forcibly removed from climate protest after fine

Al Jazeera  

Climate activist carried away by police for blocking traffic at protest near the harbour in Malmo, Sweden. Climate activist Greta Thunberg has been forcibly removed by police from a protest in the southern Swedish city of Malmo, hours after a local court fined her for disobeying a police order during a similar protest last month. Thunberg, 20, who became the …

Greta Thunberg charged with disobeying Swedish police during climate protest
1 year, 8 months ago

Greta Thunberg charged with disobeying Swedish police during 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 Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg has been charged with disobeying a police order to leave …

Greta Thunberg could be JAILED after the eco-protester is charged with disobeying a police order
1 year, 8 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, 8 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 …

Greta Thunberg says it is ‘absurd’ to ‘listen to those fuelling destruction of the planet’ in Davos
2 years, 1 month ago

Greta Thunberg says it is ‘absurd’ to ‘listen to those fuelling destruction of the planet’ in Davos

The Independent  

Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg said it is “absurd” that the world is listening to business and political leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos over climate action instead of those directly affected by the crisis. “We are right now in Davos where basically the people who are mostly fuelling the destruction of the planet, the people who are …

'What do we want? Climate justice!' Greta Thunberg, activists protest at World Economic Forum
2 years, 2 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 …

Davos 2023: Greta Thunberg says energy firms throwing people 'under the bus'
2 years, 2 months ago

Davos 2023: Greta Thunberg says energy firms throwing people 'under the bus'

India Today  

Climate activist Greta Thunberg said on Thursday that the global energy industry would go as far as it could without public pressure, adding that the sector would continue to invest in fossil fuels and "throw people under the bus for their gain". During a round-table discussion between climate campaigners and International Energy Agency head Fatih Birol in Davos, Thunberg and …

Greta Thunberg to meet IEA chief Birol at Davos key meet
2 years, 2 months ago

Greta Thunberg to meet IEA chief Birol at Davos key meet

Hindustan Times  

Greta Thunberg is set to meet International Energy Agency executive director Fatih Birol in Davos on Thursday, organisers of a fringe round-table event at the World Economic Forum's annual meeting told Reuters. Greta Thunberg to meet IEA chief Birol in Davos. Thunberg, whose current whereabouts are not clear, attended the WEF meeting in Davos in January 2020, when she challenged …

Greta Thunberg, held over coal mine protests, released after brief detention: German police
2 years, 2 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 …

Climate activist Greta Thunberg detained in Germany over coal village protests
2 years, 2 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 …

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