Climate activists Timothy Martin and Joanna Smith claimed responsibility for the incident at the museum. The two 53-year-olds "are accused of conspiracy to commit a crime against the United States and damage to a museum" In Germany, the spokeswoman and co-founder of the "Last Generation" Carla Hinrichs was recently sentenced to three years in prison on probation.
Across Europe, the actions of climate activists are increasing: in Rome, the famous Trevi Fountain was discolored with black paint.