Greta Thunberg Charged After Climate Protest Outside London Oil Conference
- Greta Thunberg was arrested and charged after joining a protest outside an oil conference in London.
- The protest took place on October 17, 2023 outside a hotel hosting the Energy Intelligence Forum, attended by oil executives.
- Thunberg and other activists attempted to block access to the venue and accused fossil fuel companies of profiting from the climate crisis.
- Thunberg was detained by police and later charged with a public order offense for failing to comply with instructions.
- The protesters called for the cancellation of the conference and for political leaders to stop making deals with the oil industry.