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Thunberg had traveled to Germany to join protests in the tiny village of Lützerath, which for years has been slated for demolition to make way for the expansion of a nearby open-pit coal mine.

Coal mine expansion has long been flashpoint for tensions over Germany’s energy policies

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Greta Thunberg was carried away from an environmental protest by police after rejoining opponents of a coal mine expansion. Protests against the destruction of a small village in Germany to make way for the expansion were stepped up today, with the Swedish climate activist joining a march near the site.…

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Thunberg was held at the Garzweiler 2 mine near the village of Lützerath, but released after an identity check

Thunberg has been taking part in the protest in Lützerath, Germany for several days.

The world famous Swedish activist was seen being carried off by German police

Renowned campaigner photographed being carried away from mine by officers

Climate campaigner Greta Thunberg was detained alongside other activists on Tuesday during protests against the demolition of a village to make way for a coal mine expansion but was released after an identity check, according to police.