Google News 
Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg, known globally for her environmental campaigning, has entered a plea of not guilty in a London court. The 20-year-old was charged with a public order offence following her participation in a protest in London's prestigious Mayfair district.
On the morning of October 17, Thunberg was arrested near the InterContinental Hotel while demonstrating against the Energy Intelligence Forum. The Forum, a gathering of energy industry leaders, was taking place inside the hotel.
Thunberg, who appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court, was accused of breaching Section 14 of the Public Order Act 1986. This specific charge relates to her alleged failure to leave the highway and continue her protest on the adjacent pavement.
Following her charge and subsequent bail, Thunberg continued her environmental advocacy in London. She was seen joining further climate protests organized by Fossil Free London, including demonstrations outside JP Morgan's Canary Wharf office on October 19, and another outside London’s Guildhall on Monday.
These protests were primarily aimed at highlighting the ongoing use of fossil fuels by major oil and gas companies and the UK Government's recent approval for drilling at the Rosebank oil field. During these events, Thunberg was not alone in her advocacy.
She appeared alongside ten other activists, all facing the same charge. Their collective action drew the attention of Greenpeace and Fossil Free London supporters, who were expected to show solidarity outside the court during the hearing.
Before her arrest at the Mayfair protest, Thunberg addressed journalists with a powerful statement. She criticized the fossil fuel industry for its decades-long awareness of the detrimental impact of their operations on the environment.
According to Thunberg, these companies have not only neglected to take action but have actively engaged in spreading misinformation about the climate crisis. Thunberg's activism began when she was just 15 years old. Hailing from Stockholm, Sweden, she has become a prominent figure in the global environmental movement.
Her commitment to the cause was evident earlier this year when she was fined by a Swedish court for obstructing traffic during a protest at an oil facility. This recent charge in London adds another chapter to her ongoing journey as a dedicated and outspoken environmental advocate.