Greta Thunberg Arrested at London Oil Conference
Greta Thunberg arrested is the headline that has captured global attention. The known advocate, for climate change action was taken into custody during a demonstration outside a conference. That was formerly referred to as the “Oil and Money” gathering.
This event took place at a five star hotel located on Park Lane in London. People who witnessed the incident informed media sources about her arrest.
However the Metropolitan Police in London did not explicitly verify the accuracy of reports stating that ‘Greta Thunberg was arrested’.
Although they acknowledged arrests, outside the hotel they refrained from confirming any identities involved.
The Core of the Protest
The young activist, who is 20 years old participate in a protest organize by the climate organization called Fossil Free London. Their demonstration targeted the Energy Intelligence Forum. Gathering that draws ranking executives from major oil and gas companies such, as TotalEnergies, Shell and Aramco.
The arrest of Greta Thunberg gained attention as she and other protesters sought to obstruct access, to the hotel entrances preventing delegates from attending the event.
Before her arrest, Greta Thunberg arrested was not a phrase anyone expect to hear that day. She issued a statement through Fossil Free London underscoring the need. For disruption and highlighting the worlds vulnerability to practices and misinformation.
She strongly criticized the fossil fuel industry for employing tactics and finding ways to perpetuate their activities stating, “Their emissions are suffocating us.”
Greenpeace, another participant in the protest drew attention to the presence of law enforcement, during the demonstration. They reported that protesters, including Thunberg obstructed the entrances of the hotel since morning.
Moreover two activists descended from the rooftop of the building. Unveiled a banner displaying the message “Hold Big Oil Accountable.”
Earlier that day, before the news of Greta Thunberg arrested spread, she criticized politicians for their lack of backbone, accusing them of being in cahoots with oil industry lobbyists.
This isn’t the time she has encountered issues regarding climate protests. She was previously. Fined in incidents connected to her involvement, in environmental activism.
The protest taking place in London marks the initiation of a movement as Greenpeace plans to carry out three days of action aimed at the conference.
