Up to 400 climate change protesters have stormed the Venice Film Festival on its final day, demanding a ban on huge cruise ships sailing past the city. DW sends out a selection of the day's news and features. The protesters, who are calling themselves “Climate Refugees,” say they want an end to fossil fuel use and for governments to take action against global warming. Their call for a ban followed a similar and long-standing call for a cruise ship ban by non-governmental organisations.
Up to 400 climate change protesters have stormed the Venice Film Festival on its final day, demanding a ban on huge cruise ships sailing past the city. The protesters, who are calling themselves “Climate Refugees,” say they want an end to fossil fuel use and for governments to take action against global warming. Their call for a ban followed a similar and long-standing call for a cruise ship ban by non-governmental organisations.