Overview

• The protest occurred on Earth Day, April 22, 2025, at the Charging Bull statue in Bowling Green Park near the New York Stock Exchange.
• Extinction Rebellion activists used neon green paint to highlight their message, writing 'Greed=Death' on the bronze sculpture.
• The group stated on social media that their action aimed to call out Wall Street’s role in climate degradation and economic inequality.
• One protester climbed onto the statue but dismounted after being instructed by a New York City police officer.
• Later in the day, the activists removed the paint, restoring the statue to its original condition.