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- 1Greta Thunberg joins protests in France▼Professional protester Greta Thunberg has joined the third-world riots in France because of course.
Greta Thunberg has joined ongoing protests in France, prompting strong reactions online. Conservative commentator Benny Johnson mocked her involvement, calling her a 'professional protester' and framing the demonstrations as riots. Supporters see her presence as continued climate and social activism, while critics use it to attack her credibility.
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Greta Thunberg joined French students demonstrating over poor school conditions, adding her profile to their protest. The climate activist's presence has drawn wide attention to student complaints about the state of their schools, with images of her alongside pupils circulating widely and prompting debate about education funding in France.
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Greta Thunberg joined a demonstration over toxic pollution at a former steelworks site near Naples, Italy. The protest highlights ongoing health and environmental concerns for local residents years after the industrial site shut down. The climate activist's presence has drawn fresh attention to the long-running contamination dispute in the area south of Naples.
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Searches are spiking about a demonstration taking place in Turin today, with people looking for details on routes, times and possible road closures. The attention comes amid a broader climate of mobilisation in Italy: the same day, Bologna saw a rally by Giovani Palestinesi and Rete dei Patrioti, with the city placed on maximum alert and heavy security measures in place.
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French high school students have been staging protests, with coverage linking the movement to climate activist Greta Thunberg. Reports outline what is driving the demonstrations in schools across France. Thunberg remains a trending figure in France and Sweden as attention on the student mobilisation grows.
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Protests are multiplying across Brazil. A flag depicting a rifle carried at a PT demonstration has gone viral on social media, drawing criticism and accusations of violent rhetoric. Separately, student groups have called a demonstration in defence of democracy this Wednesday (7 October) at the Candelária in Rio de Janeiro, adding to a tense climate of political mobilisation.
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Pichação, the Brazilian practice of graffiti tagging on buildings and public spaces, is drawing widespread attention in the country. Discussion comes amid a broader climate of street political activity, with analysts noting that pro-Lula street demonstrations represent an unprecedented move by the Workers' Party in years. Debate centres on urban vandalism, political expression and the boundaries between the two.
- 8New experimental work could push solar cell efficiency closer to limits▼@ thenewsdesk @ top-stories-in-tech-thenewsdesk “If the emission cone can be narrowed to more closely match the absorpti
Researchers report experimental progress on narrowing the emission cone of solar cells to better match the absorption cone of incoming sunlight. The finding suggests that, in principle, solar cells could approach higher efficiencies if this matching is achieved, a step with implications for photovoltaic research and future solar panel performance.
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Demonstrations are making headlines across Europe. Thousands marched in Brussels urging the EU to take stronger climate action, while in the Netherlands lawmakers are pushing for legal changes after a pro-Hamas demonstration on Dam square in Amsterdam. In Sweden, newspapers report on a troubadour being turned away by security guards, sparking debate over freedom of expression. Together the stories show rising public protest and controversy across the continent.
- 10Why Scientists Must Keep Proving Climate Change Drives Extreme Weather▼Climate Change Is a Given in Every Extreme Weather Event, Why Do We Keep Needing to Prove It?
The Union of Concerned Scientists argues that climate change should be treated as an established factor in every extreme weather event, rather than something that must be repeatedly demonstrated. The commentary questions why attribution science still faces demands for proof when the underlying link between warming and severe weather is well established, urging a shift in how media and policymakers frame climate-related disasters.
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Greta Thunberg is in Bagnoli, Naples, where she took part in a demonstration against the CPR migrant detention centres and joined a pro-Palestine march and debate alongside UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese. Her visit is drawing local and national attention, with Italian media covering her activism on migrant detention and the Gaza conflict.
- 12Climate activists protest London over Rosebank oil field▼Climate activists protest against Rosebank oil field in London Climate campaigners staged a demonstration outside the UK
Climate campaigners staged a demonstration outside the UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero in London, urging the government to halt development of the controversial Rosebank oil field. Protesters say approving the North Sea project undermines the UK's climate commitments, and the action has drawn attention to the ongoing dispute over new oil and gas licensing.
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Residents of Mexico City are searching for today's weather as forecasts show conditions affecting daily plans across the capital. Alongside the climate outlook, local reports warn of marches and protests scheduled for today, with several routes expected to be affected. People are checking both the forecast and potential disruptions before heading out.
- 14Greta Thunberg joins student protest at Saint-Denis high school●Je salue la présence de Greta Thunberg, militante écologiste suédoise et figure internationale de la lutte contre le cha
Greta Thunberg, the Swedish climate activist and international figure in the fight against climate change, has travelled to Saint-Denis, France, to support high school students demonstrating outside the Lycée Paul-Éluard. A local figure publicly welcomed her presence, calling Saint-Denis the capital of resistance. The visit underscores continued student mobilisation over environmental and social causes.
- 15Thousands protest in Berlin over renewable energy policies▼RE: https:// fediscience.org/@rahmstorf/117 410997571214974 Thousands of people took to the streets of Berlin yesterday
Thousands of people marched in Berlin to protest the German government's policies on renewable energy. Demonstrators say current policies risk decimating the solar and wind industry and crippling the country's energy transition. Climate scientist Stefan Rahmstorf amplified the protest, and criticism of the government's energy course is spreading widely among climate and environmental advocates.
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Climate activists have staged protests against African Energy Week in South Africa, an event promoting oil and gas investment across the continent. Demonstrators argue that expanding fossil fuel production conflicts with climate goals and harms affected communities, while organisers defend African nations' right to develop their energy resources. The gathering has become a focal point in the debate over energy development versus climate action in Africa.
- 17Greta Thunberg joins French student protests●Activist Greta Thunberg joins French student protests https://www. aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/13/ activist-greta-thunber
Climate activist Greta Thunberg has joined student protests in France, appearing at the Paul Eluard high school in a Parisian suburb that has become a centre of the movement. Her arrival drew attention to the demonstrations and underlined international support for the protesting students.
- 18Climate activists protest outside African Energy Week in Cape Town▼# CapeTown # Africa Climate activists picketed outside the African Energy Week conference in Cape Town, South Africa, on
Climate activists picketed outside the African Energy Week conference in Cape Town, South Africa, on Tuesday, calling for an end to new oil and gas exploration across Africa. Demonstrators accused energy companies of prioritizing profits over people and the planet, arguing the continent should not double down on fossil fuels.
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Protests linked to the CJP movement are under way in India, with live coverage reporting that actor Imran Khan has been detained in Mumbai. Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has warned he will begin a hunger strike if detained protest leaders are not released. Developments are being followed closely as more demonstrators take to the streets.
- 20Tens of thousands march in Brussels demanding EU climate action▼Tens of thousands urge EU for climate action at Brussels demonstration
Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered in Brussels to urge the European Union to take stronger action on climate change. Marchers called on EU institutions to speed up emissions reductions and strengthen climate policy. The large turnout underscores continued public pressure on European leaders as climate policy remains a contested issue across the bloc.
- 21Tens of Thousands March for Climate Action in Brussels▼Tens of Thousands Urge Climate Action at Brussels Demo
Tens of thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of Brussels to demand stronger climate action, with international outlets including France 24 and RFI covering the march. Protesters called on Belgian and European policymakers to speed up emissions cuts and honor climate commitments. The demonstration is one of the larger climate rallies held in the Belgian capital recently.
- 22Tens of Thousands March in Brussels Demanding Stronger Climate Action▼Tens of Thousands March in Belgian Capital for Stronger Climate Action
Tens of thousands of people marched through Brussels, Belgium, calling on the government to adopt stronger climate policies. Demonstrators pressed for more ambitious emissions cuts and faster action on global warming. The march adds Belgium to the wave of large-scale climate demonstrations seen across Europe, with activists saying political leaders are still not moving quickly enough to meet climate targets.
- 23Protesters demand climate action outside Luxembourg's Chamber●# Luxembourg Around 50 protesters demand 'climate action now' in front of Chamber With the Chamber reconvening on Tuesda
Around 50 protesters gathered in front of Luxembourg's Chamber of Deputies demanding 'climate action now' as parliament reconvened on Tuesday. Demonstrators urged lawmakers to keep the climate crisis at the top of the political agenda, calling for concrete measures rather than continued delay. The protest, reported by RTL, comes as the new legislative session opens and environmental groups seek to maintain pressure on the government's climate commitments.
- 24Nearly 50,000 march for climate in Brussels●Près de 50.000 manifestants à la Marche pour le climat à Bruxelles : 'Le gouvernement fédéral et la Commission européenn
Close to 50,000 people took part in a climate march in Brussels, criticising the Belgian federal government and the European Commission for doing far too little on climate action, according to RTBF. Protesters are demanding stronger measures as frustration over perceived government inaction grows. The demonstration is among the larger climate mobilisations seen recently in Belgium.
- 25Tens of thousands rally in Brussels urging EU climate action●Ten of thousands urge EU for climate action at Brussels demonstration
Tens of thousands of people demonstrated in Brussels, calling on the European Union to take stronger action on climate change. Marchers filled the Belgian capital to pressure EU institutions over climate policy. The protest adds to ongoing public mobilisation across Europe demanding faster emissions cuts and firmer environmental commitments from EU leaders.
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Around 45,000 people marched through Brussels for climate action, according to police figures. Demonstrators took to the Belgian capital's streets to demand stronger environmental policies, adding to a wave of climate protests across Europe.
- 27Greta Thunberg joins student protest outside Paris●LIVE: Activist Greta Thunberg joins a student protest in France Activist Greta Thunberg joins a student protest at a hig
Greta Thunberg has joined a student protest at a high school outside Paris, France, ahead of a larger planned march. The Swedish climate activist appeared alongside high schoolers involved in a blockade, drawing attention to the students' demonstration. Her presence has put a spotlight on the protest and the broader mobilisation expected to follow.
- 28Greta Thunberg joins student protest in Paris●‘Our future is being stolen’: Greta Thunberg joins students protesting in Paris https://www. theguardian.com/world/2026/
Greta Thunberg joined students protesting in Paris, declaring 'our future is being stolen'. The Swedish activist appeared alongside young demonstrators in the French capital, according to the Guardian. The protest comes amid ongoing student mobilisation in France, with Thunberg continuing her campaigning across Europe despite past detentions at demonstrations.
- 29Greta Thunberg Joins French Students in Climate Protest●Greta Thunberg Joins French Teens on New Day of School Protests
Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg joined French teenagers for a new day of school strikes, marching alongside students demanding stronger action on climate change. The demonstrations follow the wave of Friday school walkouts inspired by her movement, and her presence in France drew attention to the growing mobilisation of young people there and renewed focus on climate activism across Europe.
- 30Large turnout at climate march, crowds disrupt trains●🇨🇵 Bon, comme je le pensais, je n’ai pas fait tout le parcours du fait du trajet de retour mais c’était la foule des gra
Up to 100,000 people attended the climate demonstration, with large crowds forcing many to remain behind as trains departing from Ottignies were too full to board. One attendee reported cutting the route short to catch a return train, but described the turnout as exceptionally large and said it was encouraging to see such a mobilisation.
- 31Tens of thousands march in Brussels for stronger climate action●Tens of thousands march in Brussels demanding stronger climate action
Tens of thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of Brussels to demand stronger climate action from policymakers. The large-scale march underscores continuing public pressure on Belgian and European leaders to speed up emissions cuts and strengthen environmental commitments, with organizers calling for bolder and more concrete measures to tackle the climate crisis.
- 32Polar bear protesters rally in Brussels over climate●# PolarBears for # ICE # uglybelgianstatues demonstrating in # brussels # climatechange Not all of them are really ugly.
Activists dressed as polar bears demonstrated in Brussels, highlighting climate change and drawing attention to the #uglybelgianstatues campaign. The stunt targets ICE, with the bear costumes used as a visual symbol of melting Arctic habitats. Photographers covering the event note the costumes are not all as ugly as the statues they are compared to.
- 33Tens of thousands march in Brussels demanding climate action●Video. Tens of thousands march in Brussels demanding urgent climate action
Tens of thousands of people marched through Brussels to demand urgent action on climate change. Demonstrators called on Belgian and European policymakers to speed up emissions cuts and strengthen environmental commitments. The large turnout in the Belgian capital, home to key EU institutions, underlines continuing public pressure for stronger climate policy across Europe.
- 34Thousands march in Brussels urging EU climate action●Video. Thousands urge EU for climate action at Brussels demonstration
Thousands of demonstrators gathered in Brussels to pressure the European Union into stronger climate action. Footage shows large crowds calling on EU institutions to speed up emissions reductions and environmental policy. The protest adds to ongoing public pressure on European leaders as climate policy debates continue across the bloc.
- 35Skepticism greets permafrost blankets sold as carbon credits●"To sell credits, PermaC will have to show how much thaw the blankets prevent." I can't imagine there's any undo motivat
PermaC, a scheme that installs blankets over thawing permafrost, must demonstrate how much warming its covers actually prevent before it can sell carbon credits. Climate commentators are skeptical, arguing the company has little incentive to rigorously prove effectiveness, and are urging people not to buy these or any carbon credits, and instead focus on stopping fossil fuel emissions at the source.