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The German-born activist has built a following on TikTok thanks to her road blocking climate protests.
7 environmental stories that are giving us hope this Earth Day
Short-haul flight bans and senior Swiss women taking the government to court are just some of the positive climate stories we’ve seen this year.
Greta Thunberg detained by police at German coal mine protest
The Swedish environmental activist was taking part in protests against the demolition of Luetzerath, a village being demolished to make way for the expansion of a coal mine.
Swedish cyclist pedals to Egypt to raise climate awareness
Hildebrandt biked from Sweden to Sharm El Sheikh to raise awareness and urge world leaders gathered at the conference to take concrete steps to stop climate change.
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Hundreds of people protest for climate justice at COP27
Organisers say they were not allowed to march through the streets of Sharm El Sheikh.
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Saudi student sentenced to 34 years in prison over Twitter posts
Saudi Arabia sentenced a woman to 34 years in prison over her Twitter activity, the longest sentence to be handed down to an activist, according to human rights groups.
Activists blocking Berlin's roads say they aren’t here to be liked
'Uprising of the Last Generation' claims the world has only a few years left to avoid catastrophic levels of global warming.
Just Stop Oil: Who are the protesters attacking artwork?
The group has gripped the headlines once again this week with mixed responses to their climate change protests.
Tributes pour in for activist Roman Ratushny killed in Ukraine war
"There are no words or strength to accept the hell in which Ukraine lives [where it] loses its best sons and daughters."
Greenpeace activists hang anti-war banner on Finnish power firm's HQ
Fortum's subsidiary, German-based Uniper, is one of the biggest importers of Russian gas to Europe.
Eight activists hung the colourful banner emblazoned with a peace symbol, the Greenpeace logo and the phrase: "Stop fuelling war!" in Espoo, Finland.
Two men jailed for killing of prominent Greek LGBT+ activist
Four police officers have been acquitted of the offence, prompting anger from human rights groups.
Ally of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny given six-month prison sentence
The Russian activist had been under parole conditions after being convicted last August.
Polish activist on trial for providing abortion pills in Europe first
Amnesty International has called for the charges against Justyna Wydrzyńska to be dropped.
Woman smashes egg on Australian politician's head
Filmed by the Whistleblowers, Activists and Communities Alliance, a woman smashed an egg on the head of Australian politician Craig Kelly while accusing him of being a “Nazi lover.”
Rio Tinto announces pushback in new lithium mine project in Serbia
Serbian Prime Minister Ana Brnabić said on Tuesday that the Serbian government would not make any decisions without consulting the local communities first.
Expelled Egyptian-Palestinian activist arrives in Paris
Egyptian-Palestinian human rights activist Ramy Shaath arrived in Paris on Saturday after he was released from prison in Egypt and deported.
From Pikachu to mermaids: The best protest costumes from COP26
Look through the pictures capturing the imaginative demonstrations happening at the UN climate summit in Glasgow.
What does a successful COP26 look like for climate activists?
Campaign groups, activists and even bin men are taking to the streets to push world leaders into meaningful action at COP26.
German climate activists call for faster exit from coal production
Germany plans to quit coal by 2038 but the possibility of bringing the deadline forward by 8 years is on the negotiation table. And climate activists want to see that happening.