Tag #Climate Activism

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Extinction Rebellion Blockade Causes Traffic Chaos in The Hague

On January 27, 2024, Extinction Rebellion blocked the A12 highway in The Hague, resulting in widespread traffic disruption and numerous arrests by police; this mirrors a January 11th protest with over 700 arrests, motivated by the government's perceived inaction on climate change.

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Just Stop Oil Ends Disruptive Protests, Claims Policy Victory

The U.K. climate group Just Stop Oil announced it will end its disruptive protests by the end of April, claiming success in influencing government policy to halt new oil and gas exploration despite facing significant public criticism and legal repercussions.

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Charges Filed Against Last Generation Members for Forming Criminal Organization

Five former members of the Last Generation face charges of forming a criminal organization in Munich, following a controversial nationwide raid in May 2023 that involved the temporary shutdown of the group's website and wiretapping of a press contact. The Munich I Regional Court will decide if a tri...

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Greenpeace Faces $667 Million Defamation Verdict, Threatening Environmental Activism

A North Dakota jury ordered Greenpeace to pay $667 million to Energy Transfer, the operator of the Dakota Access Pipeline, for defamation related to protests against the pipeline, a decision that threatens Greenpeace USA's existence and highlights a growing trend of using lawsuits to silence environ...

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British Engineer Imprisoned for Climate Activism, Influences Labour Party Policy

George Simonson, a 24-year-old British mechanical engineer, was sentenced to 24 months in prison for climate activism involving disrupting the M25 motorway and causing criminal damage; his actions contributed to the Labour Party adopting a "no new oil and gas drilling" policy.

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Canadian Man Sentenced to 25 Years for Energy Infrastructure Terrorism

A Canadian man, Cameron Smith, was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for two attacks on energy infrastructure in South Dakota and North Dakota in 2022 and 2023, causing $1.7 million in damages and impacting 243 customers due to power outages; the judge classified the acts as terrorism.

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Just Stop Oil Ends Disruptive Protests, Shifts to New Climate Activism Strategy

The climate group Just Stop Oil is ending its three-year campaign of disruptive protests, claiming success in influencing government policy and preventing billions of barrels of oil extraction, but citing increasingly harsh laws and the need for a new strategy to address global warming and corporate...

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German Climate Activists Indicted, Sparking Freedom of Speech Concerns

German authorities indicted five members of the environmental group formerly known as 'Letzte Generation' for forming a criminal organization, sparking outrage from human rights groups who deem the action disproportionate and a threat to freedom of expression.

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German Coalition Talks, Turkish Protests, and Climate Activist Charges

Germany's SPD and CDU submitted their coalition negotiation results; remaining issues will be discussed by a smaller group. The CDU aims for a government by Easter, but both parties prioritize conflict avoidance and a measured pace. Simultaneously, large-scale protests continue in Turkey following t...

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Differing Expert Opinions on Glacial Lake Flood Risk

A German court heard expert testimony on the risk of a glacial lake outburst flood near a property owned by the plaintiff, with differing assessments on the flood probability ranging from 1% to 20% depending on the factors considered.

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Greenpeace Faces $300 Million Lawsuit, Threatening US Operations

Energy Transfer is suing Greenpeace USA for $300 million over its role in protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline, a case that could bankrupt the US branch and set a precedent for silencing environmental activism globally.

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French Climate Activist Shifts from Marches to Localized Action

Léna Lazare, a French climate activist, reflects on the impact of past climate marches, emphasizing their role in youth engagement and the subsequent shift towards localized actions and broader alliances with diverse organizations, including trade unions and agricultural groups, to create more effec...

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