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Dutch Soft Power in Texas: Orange Unity at the World Cup

The Netherlands stage a diplomatic push during the World Cup in Texas, with sports minister Mirjam Sterk engaging researchers, LGBTQ+ advocates, and community groups to use the country’s famous orange fan culture as soft power, while climate activists plan protests at FIFA’s Aramco sponsorship sites; in San Francisco, Mayor Daniel Lurie prepares to host a knockout match, drawing on past World Cup experience; and a side piece explains why Dutch fans wear orange, tying it to the royal House of Orange and historical ties that echo in North America.

via Politico|

#climate-protests #diplomacy #netherlands

climate-change2 years ago•3 min saved

Global Climate Protests Demand Immediate Phase Out of Fossil Fuels

Climate change activists are organizing a series of protests worldwide this weekend, calling for urgent action to address the escalating climate crisis. The protests, which include marches, school walk-outs, and mobilization efforts, aim to pressure political leaders to reject new fossil fuel projects, phase out fossil fuels, and declare a climate emergency. With a summer marked by extreme weather events and record-breaking temperatures, organizers hope to mobilize hundreds of thousands of people globally. The protests coincide with the United Nations General Assembly session and Climate Week in New York City, highlighting the need for global collaboration and participation in climate action.

via USA TODAY|

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climate-change2 years ago•2 min saved

"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.

via CNN|

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