Greta Thunberg and three dozen members of the environmentalist group Extinction Rebellion turned Venice’s Grand Canal lime green on Monday to decry the lack of progress governments around the world have made toward phasing out fossil fuels. The demonstration was one of several protests at lakes, fountains, and waterways in 10 cities throughout Italy following the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Brazil. Local officials were not amused at Extinction Rebellion’s antics, giving Thunberg and 35 other activists a 48-hour ban from the city and a $174 fine. Venice has been particularly vulnerable to the consequences of a warming planet, and has experienced more frequent flooding due to storm surges and rising sea levels. Some experts estimate the city could disappear into the sea by 2100, which seems to be a bigger problem than temporary, Ghostbuster-green-tinged canals. For the full story by Aaron Short, visit our link in bio. . . . Image courtesy Extinction Rebellion ...