Climate Activists Spray-Paint Lionel Messi’s Mansion in Spain - Democracy Now!
Climate Activists Spray-Paint Lionel Messi’s Mansion in Spain | Democracy Now!
In Spain, climate activists spray-painted the mansion of Argentine football star Lionel Messi on the island of Ibiza. The action was led by the group Futuro Vegetal, which pointed to a report by Oxfam showing that the wealthiest 1% of the world’s population generate the same amount of carbon emissions as the poorest two-thirds of humanity.
Climate Activists Spray-Paint Lionel Messi’s Mansion in Spain
HeadlineAug 07, 2024
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