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Denmark frees anti-whaling activist Paul Watson from jail in Greenland

Watson, the founder of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, has been the subject of a Japanese arrest warrant for more than a decade.

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Femen campaign against the war in Ukraine

On Friday morning in Geneva, activists from the Femen group, known for its provocative demonstrations, used a chainsaw to cut up the wooden sculpture known as the "Broken Chair". They were protesting against the UN's failure to act against Russia.

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Over 900 artists urge Tate to cut ties with donors linked to Israel

Their open letter calls upon leaders at Tate to take a stand “against the artwashing of genocide and apartheid”, with signees including a current Turner Prize nominee and past winners.

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Nan Goldin condemns war in Gaza at Berlin exhibition opening

“Are you afraid to hear this, Germany?” the photographer asked in her fiery speech, which drew support from the crowd but criticism from some German cultural leaders.

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French activist Shanley Clemot McLaren on fighting cybersexism

Shanley Clemot McLaren received an award for her fight against cybersexism at the Young Activists Summit - held at the UN on 19 November - alongside four other activists aged under 30 years old.

Climate

‘These cars kill Valencians’: Activists deface SUVs in climate protest

If SUVs were a country they’d be the fifth biggest world polluter, according to campaigners seeking to steer them off our roads.

Climate

Patagonia gives employees the day off to vote early for the planet

The company is also spotlighting the climate activism of Jane Fonda and the League of Conservation Voters.

Culture news

Why are environmentalists going up against the Guggenheim?

The museum’s plans for two new sites – one in Guernica and another within the Urdaibai reserve – have drawn ire from activists who warn of environmental degradation.

Art

UK’s National Gallery bans liquids after activist attacks on artworks

Starting today, the London museum is enforcing new security measures, including a ban on liquids. "We have now reached a point where we have been forced to act to protect our visitors, staff and collection."

Europe News

Activists raise awareness on alarming number of abandoned newborns in Hungary

Activists staged a demonstration outside of a major train station to draw attention to the 300 newborns abandoned annually in maternity wards.

Art

Ai Weiwei sculpture smashed at Italy art show opening

The man who destroyed the blue-and-white “Porcelain Cube” sculpture in Bologna is apparently well known in the art world for wreaking havoc.

Nature

Why a Tree Army is stepping in to protect greenery in Mexico City

These vigilante citizens are making up for government inaction by ‘liberating’ trees with sledgehammers.

Green News

EU lawmakers call for release of marine activist Paul Watson in Denmar

American-Canadian activist was arrested in Greenland over a 2010 encounter with a Japanese whaling ship.

Green News

South Koreans win legal case against government in Asian first

It is the first ever legal case in East Asia challenging national climate policies so it could set a precedent.

Green News

These nuns are taking on big companies with activist investing

One of their top concerns is climate change, a frequent target of their shareholder resolutions.

Green News

Climate activists glue themselves to runways at four German airports

The group wants Germany and other governments to sign a Fossil Fuel Treaty.

Europe News

Freed Russian dissident plans to marry girlfriend

Sasha Skochilenko was released in Moscow's prisoner exchange with Washington after spending more than two years behind bars for protesting against Russia's war in Ukraine.

Living

Why you should prepare for climate disasters with your neighbours

Unsure what you can do about the climate crisis? Community action is key, says the Climate Majority Project.

Travel News

Frankfurt flights cancelled after climate activists protest on runways

More than 100 flights have been cancelled.

Green News

Just Stop Oil activists get record sentences for peaceful protest

Protesters behind 2022's M25 shutdown have been handed four and five year prison sentences.