Activists disrupt Occidental Petroleum CEO’s interview at New York Times climate event

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🗞️ Driving the news: Activists from Climate Defiance disrupted Occidental Petroleum CEO Vicki Hollub's interview at the New York Times' Climate Forward event, accusing the company of "ecocide" for its role in the fossil fuel industry
• This is part of a broader pattern of protests against oil company executives during Climate Week NYC

🔭 The context: Activist groups have increasingly targeted corporate leaders and government officials at climate events, aiming to disrupt the normalization of fossil fuel expansion
• Climate Defiance protested Hollub’s presence due to Occidental’s reliance on carbon capture technologies, which many activists view as delaying renewable energy solutions

🌍 Why it matters for the planet: Fossil fuel companies are under scrutiny for their continued production amid the climate crisis
• Activists argue that allowing oil executives to speak at climate events undermines efforts to address the urgent need for a transition to renewable energy

⏭️ What's next: More protests are expected throughout Climate Week NYC as activist groups like Climate Defiance continue to pressure leaders and corporations on their environmental impact and commitments to climate action

💬 One quote: “Climate criminals should not be allowed in polite society,” said Michael Greenberg, a Climate Defiance spokesperson

📈 One stat: Ten activists were arrested following the disruption

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