Energy giant Woodside's Supreme Court bid to compel climate activists to disclose documents about a 2023 stink-bomb protest at its Perth headquarters failed. Justice Howard dismissed the application, citing privacy concerns and lack of evidence, also cautioning against discouraging activism.
Extinction Rebellion activists vandalized a Microsoft data center construction site in Amsterdam with corrosive balloons, protesting AI's environmental impact and resource consumption. This action highlights increasing public backlash against data centers, which also face lawsuits and land disputes in the United States.
Climate activists charged with protest offenses fear losing their right to jury trials due to repeated case delays. Proposed government changes, expected in 2028, could limit jury trials for 'either-way' offenses, potentially leading to more guilty verdicts.
Climate activists are organizing protests across the US on Sunday targeting FIFA's sponsorship deal with Saudi oil giant Aramco. The demonstrations aim to pressure FIFA to drop the partnership, highlighting concerns about "sportswashing" and rising global temperatures.
Climate activists, including athletes, are calling on FIFA and other sports organizations to end partnerships with the oil and gas industry, targeting Saudi Aramco as the exclusive energy sponsor for the World Cup. Protests are planned at multiple World Cup stadiums and sports arenas.
