Climate Activists
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Canadian banks face pressure to support wildfire victims, climate changeWhile banks recognize that Canadians are living through a wildfire season like no other, activists say they aren't delivering where they're most needed.EconomyAug 27, 2023
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Climate activists invade Berlin airport, glue themselves to ground near runwayAirport authorities said 15 planes had to be diverted to nearby airports while five departures were delayed when six protesters stormed the grounds.WorldNov 25, 2022
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Vancouver police identify pair who poured syrup on Emily Carr paintingVancouver police say they've identified the suspects who threw maple syrup on an Emily Carr painting and glued themselves to a wall at the Vancouver Art Gallery over the weekend.EnvironmentNov 14, 2022
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Climate activists target Emily Carr painting at Vancouver Art Gallery with maple syrupOne of the activists claims the incident is a protest against the Coastal GasLink Pipeline and demands for the construction of the pipeline to end.CanadaNov 12, 2022
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On COP27 eve, climate activists block private jets from leaving Amsterdam airportGreenpeace and Extinction Rebellion protesters sat around private jets to prevent them leaving and others rode bicycles around the planes.WorldNov 5, 2022
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Damaging a masterpiece: Has climate action gone too far?Does disruptive action, like vandalizing priceless works of art, make a point about the climate crisis, or do they do more harm than good for the environmental movement?EnvironmentOct 15, 2022
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Seven people arrested after climate activists marched on Lions Gate BridgeVancouver police said approximately 50 protesters gathered near the entrance of Stanley Park and told officers they wanted to "occupy the bridge" in support of their cause.EnvironmentMay 4, 2021
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Climate activists dump fake blood in front of B.C. Supreme Court ‘to demand action’"We have to demand action to avoid total catastrophe. It's already started," said organizer Kiara Grant.EnvironmentFeb 27, 2021
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Climate activists — some in penguin suits — protest opening of Berlin airportThe opening of the Berlin-Brandenburg Willy Brandt airport comes as the global aviation industry struggles with a dearth of travellers due to the coronavirus pandemic.WorldOct 31, 2020
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Greta Thunberg tweets photo of herself sitting on floor of crowded German trainThunberg posted the tweet late Saturday with the comment "travelling on overcrowded trains through Germany. And I'm finally on my way home!''EnvironmentDec 15, 2019
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