Green Canals Protest COP30 Fossil Fuel Failure

Climate activists from Extinction Rebellion dyed Venice's Grand Canal and waterways in ten Italian cities green to protest the lack of progress on fossil fuel phase-out at COP30. The group stated the dye was environmentally harmless and aimed to highlight the severe impacts of climate change.

Greta Thunberg was present at a 'Stop Ecocide' demonstration in Venice, joining other activists in their protest against climate inaction. Meanwhile, COP30 talks in Brazil concluded with a deal that encourages voluntary acceleration of climate action rather than mandating the phase-out of fossil fuels, a outcome opposed by many nations.

This environmental stunt follows other recent protests by Extinction Rebellion, including one in Norway targeting the Rosebank oil field. The COP30 agreement's weaker language on fossil fuels has drawn criticism, particularly from European nations and island states who had pushed for more ambitious commitments.