"Billionaire Walmart Heiress's Superyacht Targeted Again: Activists Strike with Red Paint"

Climate activists from Scientist Rebellion and Extinction Rebellion sprayed biodegradable red paint on billionaire Walmart heiress Nancy Walton Laurie's superyacht in Barcelona for the second time, calling attention to the unsustainable lifestyle of the world's wealthiest individuals. The activists unfurled a banner stating "Billionaires should not exist" and were detained by police for three hours before being released. The luxuries enjoyed by the super wealthy, such as superyachts and private jets, are increasingly targeted in climate protests due to their significant climate impact. A recent report revealed that America's richest 10% are responsible for nearly half of the country's planet-heating pollution.
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