Climate Activist Greta Thunberg Briefly Barred from Venice After Canal Protest

Italian authorities briefly banned climate activist Greta Thunberg from Venice following a protest on the Grand Canal. Thunberg participated in a demonstration where activists dyed the canal's water green. The action was organized by the environmental group Last Generation. The group stated it dyed the water to warn the public about the rising threat of climate collapse. Local officials responded by issuing Thunberg and other protesters with a formal order. This order banned them from the Venetian territory for a short period. The non-toxic dye used in the protest reportedly dissipated within hours.