Climate activist Greta Thunberg arrested in the Netherlands - DW - 04/06/2024
Climate activist Greta Thunberg detained in Dutch protest against fossil fuel subsidies.
- Bilawal Riaz
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Dutch authorities have detained climate activist Greta Thunberg and Extinction Rebellion protestors after they occupied a motorway in The Hague. The group was protesting against fossil fuel subsidies, demanding an end to using public funds to support the oil and gas industry. The activists were blocked by police from accessing the A12 motorway, and some were arrested for ignoring orders to disperse. Thunberg emphasized the urgency of the climate crisis and the importance of taking action. The protest aimed to pressure the Dutch government before a planned debate on fossil fuel subsidies in June. Thunberg, known for her global climate advocacy, has faced legal consequences and fines for her civil disobedience in various countries.
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