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fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

Climate Erasure Replaces Climate Denial Under Trump Administration

The Trump administration ended the National Climate Assessments, halting vital climate change reports and dismissing key experts.
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

Erin Brockovich: To combat the climate crisis we must first look in our own backyard'

The name Erin Brockovich is now so symbolic in the U.S. that it is also used as a verb: to Erin Brockovich something means to investigate it to the bitter end; in other words, refusing to give up.
Social justice
#just-stop-oil
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

What next for climate activism now Just Stop Oil is hanging up the hi-vis'?

Just Stop Oil is ending its campaign after three years, highlighting a shift from protest to civil resistance in climate activism.
Environment
fromFast Company
4 months ago

How Just Stop Oil harnessed emotions to ignite public concern for climate change

Just Stop Oil's campaign effectively ignited public debate on climate change, making the issue impossible to ignore despite widespread hostility.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

Pair deny charges after Darwin grave spray-painted

Two protesters pleaded not guilty for vandalizing Charles Darwin's grave, citing climate urgency as their motivation.
#extinction-rebellion
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Activist arrested spray-painting Midtown Apple store in protest over climate change and Trump | amNewYork

Demonstrators from Extinction Rebellion NYC assembled inside and outside of the 5th Avenue Apple store to denounce companies from backtracking on their previous support of the Paris Agreement.
Apple
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Met police accused of assault on right to protest' after tenfold rise in nuisance law arrests

London police face allegations of abusing power to suppress protest amid rising arrests for public nuisance without corresponding prosecutions.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Suspend UK from oil oversight body over protests crackdown, say campaign groups

UK civil society groups demand suspension from EITI over government's treatment of climate activists.
fromeuronews
1 month ago

Video. Protesters arrested at the Hague during NATO summit

Activists protested at NATO summit to highlight climate and anti-war issues.
Police removed demonstrators from a petrol station during high-profile NATO talks.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Police arrested autistic activist in supported housing as part of Quaker raid operation

Police conducted controversial raids on a Quaker meeting house and arrested an autistic activist linked to nonviolent climate protests.
NYC startup
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Rose Marcario is doubling down on her values

Rose Marcario exemplifies how business leaders can merge corporate success with social responsibility and activism.
Social justice
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

We Can't Silo Our Struggles for Justice, Freedom, and Liberation

Greta Thunberg's participation in the Freedom Flotilla highlights the intersection of climate activism and human rights efforts.
#greta-thunberg
fromIndependent
1 month ago
UK news

Donal Lynch: As Conor McGregor v Liam Cunningham lights up X, why 'virtue signallers' need a break

France news
fromeuronews
1 month ago

Israel deports Greta Thunberg and three other activists Gaza aid boat

Thunberg was deported by Israel after attempting to deliver aid to Gaza, highlighting the urgent humanitarian crisis there.
fromIndependent
1 month ago
UK news

Donal Lynch: As Conor McGregor v Liam Cunningham lights up X, why 'virtue signallers' need a break

France news
fromeuronews
1 month ago

Israel deports Greta Thunberg and three other activists Gaza aid boat

Thunberg was deported by Israel after attempting to deliver aid to Gaza, highlighting the urgent humanitarian crisis there.
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Gulf Coast Communities Take on Insurers Backing Trump-Approved Fossil Fuel Facilities

Local organizers and climate groups have been fighting the expansion of 'methane export facilities' which they say will intensify climate chaos and environmental racism.
Non-profit organizations
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Dave Portnoy Called for Bombing Greta Thunberg in Same Podcast He Said Free Speech Should Not Apply to Violent Jokes

We've seen what that leads to. You just can't make jokes that incite hate. I do think words matter, Portnoy said during a heated exchange.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

For The Weather Station, there's power in our shared humanity

Lindeman's new album, Humanhood, reflects her journey back to self-discovery following a period of disorientation, exploring themes of humanity in an AI-driven world.
Music
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Feds back GOP states in climate case alleging BlackRock, other fund giants conspired to lower coal output

This case is about precisely the sort of conduct, including concerted efforts to reduce output, which have long been condemned under the antitrust laws.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Why are environmental protesters being criminalized? DW 05/18/2025

Climate activism in Newcastle highlights the conflict between environmental advocacy and legal repercussions under NSW's anti-protest law.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

I thought politics was a dirty thing' Zack Polanski on his eco-populist' vision for the Green party

Zack Polanski emphasizes collaborative leadership, advocating for marginalized communities while announcing his candidacy for the Green party leadership with a focus on eco-populism.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Ugandan activist asks HSBC to put lives before profit' as campaigners target bank's AGM

At just nine years old, Patience Nabukalu experienced profound loss due to climate-induced flooding, prompting her to become an activist championing the voices of affected Ugandan communities.
Environment
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Rainn Wilson Lashes Out After Becoming Hero of the MAGA' for Challenging MSNBC Host

"This tiny clip, pulled out of context, is used to boost a convenient narrative by the right-wing press while allowing them to ignore their own obvious bias and outrage propaganda disguised as news."
Left-wing politics
Environment
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

NYC ballet lovers yell 'f-k you' at climate change protester who disrupted Lincoln Center performance

Climate activists disrupted a ballet performance on Earth Day to raise awareness about the climate crisis, resulting in a contentious confrontation with attendees.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Wall Street Bull painted over by environmental activists - who frantically cleaned it up when cops came

Activists attempted to protest but reversed actions upon seeing police, indicating fear of consequences.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Australia's student strikers for climate believed they could change their future. Where are they now?

The youth climate movement peaked in 2019 but has since struggled to maintain momentum due to various challenges.
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Climate activists were hacked. There was a link between the victims and an alleged attacker

Federal prosecutors are trying to extradite an Israeli private investigator, Amit Forlit, who allegedly orchestrated a hacking campaign aimed at American climate activists.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 months ago

Just Stop Oil M25 protester Roger Hallam kept in jail over 'media interest'

Media interest influenced the denial of Roger Hallam's home curfew after he was jailed for organizing traffic disruptions during protests.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Polluting' Silvertown tunnel is already out of date despite just opening, say campaigners

The Silvertown Tunnel is criticized for being outdated and potentially harmful to public health and the environment from the moment it opens.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

I was an independent observer in the Greenpeace trial. What I saw was shocking | Steven Donziger

The stunning $667m verdict against Greenpeace is a direct attack on the climate movement, Indigenous peoples, and the first amendment.
Social justice
fromTruthout
4 months ago

Billionaires Advance Fossil Fuels at "Energy Super Bowl" in Houston

CERAWeek 2025 highlighted the conflicting narratives of the fossil fuel industry and climate activism.
Toronto startup
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 months ago

80 Teslas damaged at Hamilton dealership, largest car vandalism reported in Canada against the U.S. company | CBC News

The Tesla dealership in Hamilton experienced significant vandalism, affecting over 80 vehicles, marking one of Canada's largest incidents against the brand.
fromtime.com
5 years ago

TIME's Best Portraits of 2019

Robert Chelsea’s face transplant story represents not only personal triumph but also a notable shift in medical possibilities, symbolizing broader themes of resilience and change.
Fashion & style
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

A new phase': why climate activists are turning to sabotage instead of protest

Climate activists are now advocating for sabotage against corporations contributing to climate change due to the ineffectiveness of traditional protest methods.
Alternative transportation
fromMiami Herald
4 months ago

This Harry Potter star trades wand for wheel to tout a Miami electric car race

Formula E promotes electric car adoption through racing and celebrity engagement.
Tom Felton participates in a Formula E event to showcase eco-friendly technology.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Just Stop Oil protesters' jail sentences shortened after appeal

Appeals reduced sentences for six climate protesters involved in M25 protests, prompting discussion about judicial leniency for civil disobedience.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

US anti-pipeline activists say charges against them meant to intimidate'

Climate activists face serious charges after protesting the Mountain Valley pipeline construction, claiming their actions were a legitimate form of protest against environmental oversight violations.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.dw.com
5 months ago

What's next for Germany's climate movement? DW 02/13/2025

Germany's youth climate movement faces challenges with climate issues overshadowed in upcoming elections, highlighting a significant shift in public perception since 2019.
OMG science
fromHigh Country News
5 months ago

The possibilities of climate grief - High Country News

Heidi Quante transforms climate grief into activism through art and initiative.
The Bureau of Linguistical Reality seeks to create new language for climate change.
fromwww.bbc.com
6 months ago

Jailed M25 protesters gain support ahead of appeal

The heavy-handed and disproportionate custodial sentences given in the UK to peaceful environmental activists speaking truth to power is worrying in the extreme.
London
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Labour MPs ordered to sink landmark climate and environment bill

The UK climate and nature bill faces opposition from Labour, jeopardizing its legal binding status on climate targets.
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

Shell agrees to settle $2.1m lawsuit over Greenpeace protest

Shell has agreed to settle its controversial multimillion-dollar lawsuit against Greenpeace after its campaigners boarded an oil rig last year as part of a peaceful protest. The oil company threatened to sue Greenpeace for $2.1m in damages in one of the biggest legal threats against the group after its campaigners occupied a moving oil platform off the coast of the Canary Islands for 13 days to protest against the damage to the climate caused by Shell.
Miscellaneous
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
8 months ago

A new installation lets you hear extinct and endangered animal sounds, thanks to Bjork

Bjork's sound installation, Nature Manifesto, combines sounds of endangered animals with her recitations to raise awareness on climate change.
fromThe Nation
8 months ago

Anti-Protest Laws Won't Silence Climate Activists

Nonviolent climate protest is increasingly criminalized, reflecting a disturbing trend towards severe legal repercussions for activists.
fromFast Company
8 months ago

Regenerative farming has the potential to reverse climate change. This chef discusses how to scale it

"When it relates to the food system and farming, it's the exact allegory to where we've gotten in food; Every piece of fruit coming out of a mono-crop farm that's using pesticides and stripping our land to make sure that two apples look identical... the land is going dry, arid, and fallow. Yet, we're still heralding that two apples should be identical on the shelf."
Miscellaneous
Black Lives Matter
fromNature
9 months ago

Do disruptive climate protests work? Real-time survey finally offers answers

Disruptive climate protests can boost public support for mainstream environmental organizations, validating the 'radical flank effect'.
fromWashington Post
9 months ago

London's National Gallery bans liquids after activist art attacks

"The collection we hold is irreplaceable and with each attack we have been forced to consider putting more barriers between the people and their artworks to preserve these fragile objects for future generations."
Miscellaneous
fromTruthout
9 months ago

Protests Grow as Corporate-Backed Biomass Projects Threaten Forests and Communities

"The title of the event has changed, but the conference has not. At its root this is a capitalist event, and the so-called climate solutions being promoted here are Wall Street backed and funded," stated Brenna Bell, highlighting concerns with corporate-driven environmental strategies.
Left-wing politics
Digital life
fromwww.nytimes.com
10 months ago

Climate Protesters Land in Jail for Attack on Van Gogh's Sunflowers'

Two climate activists were sentenced to prison for damaging a Van Gogh painting during a protest, emphasizing the risks of art versus activism.
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