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Greta Thunberg fined for disobeying police during climate protest in Sweden

  • Greta Thunberg was fined by a Swedish court for refusing to comply with police orders during a climate protest.
  • Thunberg and other activists were blocking an oil terminal when police ordered them to disperse.
  • In court, Thunberg admitted to disobeying police but argued it was necessary given the climate crisis.
  • The court rejected her necessity defense and ordered Thunberg to pay a small fine.
  • Thunberg vowed to continue protesting fossil fuels despite the ruling.
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