Davos Climate Activists Paint Amazon Base Green

Above: Visitors pass the Cloudflare Inc. pavilion ahead of the World Economic Forum in Davos on Jan. 20, 2025. Image copyright: Stefan Wermuth/Contributor/Bloomberg via Getty Images

The Facts

  • During Monday's World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland, climate activists protesting fossil fuel subsidies targeted Amazon's temporary base, spraying green paint and orange symbols on the storefront.

  • Several Greenpeace activists blocked the Davos Lago heliport, disrupting an estimated 10-20 helicopter landings of high-profile politicians and business leaders attending the annual event.


The Spin

Pro-establishment narrative

The World Economic Forum provides a crucial platform for businesses, governments, and civil society to collaborate on finding common solutions to global challenges. The meeting's focus on protecting the planet shows its commitment to addressing environmental concerns through collaborative action and decisive measures.

Establishment-critical narrative

The world's political and business elite continue their endless debates while the planet burns and people struggle with basic needs. The super-rich must be held accountable through fair taxation to address the interconnected challenges of inequality and environmental crises.


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