The response we\u2019ve since witnessed from supporters around the world has been nothing short of incredible.<\/p>\n\n
“In the face of this outrageous verdict, we\u2019re drawing strength from the global outpouring of solidarity, particularly from our Canadian allies,\u201d <\/strong>states Kristin Casper, Greenpeace International’s General Counsel. <\/p>\n\n In its lawsuit, Energy Transfer claimed that Greenpeace orchestrated the protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline<\/strong> between 2016-2017, but in reality, this resistance at Standing Rock was Indigenous-led by the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, water protectors, and their allies.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n The protests drew thousands of supporters from around the world. They highlighted concerns about the pipeline\u2019s potential impact on water, Indigenous rights, and tribal sovereignty. <\/strong>And while the protests didn\u2019t prevent the pipeline\u2019s construction, the fight for Standing Rock remains ongoing. <\/p>\n\n In retaliation, Energy Transfer is not only attempting to erase the Indigenous leadership of the Standing Rock movement,<\/strong> but they are trying to silence Greenpeace defendants by burying them in legal fees, pushing them towards bankruptcy. <\/strong>This is a threat to free speech and the right to peaceful protest.<\/p>\n\n Have we been rocked by this case? Of course. <\/p>\n\n But will we falter? No chance.<\/p>\n\n The Greenpeace defendants plan to fight the case.<\/strong> Based on errors at trial, there are numerous, strong grounds for appeal, so the Greenpeace defendants plan to face off Energy Transfer in court again soon. <\/p>\n\n \u00a0\u00a9 Greenpeace. Greenpeace Canada activists projected powerful messages on the Niagara Falls, including \u201c<\/em>Greenpeace vs. Bullies\u201d, “<\/em>Don’t Trump Canada“, “<\/em>Time to Resist“, and “<\/em>Greenpeace vs. Billionaires”\u00a0in April, 2025. This was in solidarity with Greenpeace USA\u2019s ongoing legal battle with the giant oil company, Energy Transfer.<\/em><\/p>\n\n Greenpeace Canada activists projected powerful messages on the Niagara Falls, one of which stated \u201cGreenpeace vs. Bullies\u201d, in April, 2025. This was in solidarity with Greenpeace USA\u2019s ongoing legal battle with the giant oil company, Energy Transfer.<\/p>\n\n As I write this, Greenpeace entities in the US and Greenpeace International are preparing legal filings to call for this verdict to be overturned on appeal<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n \u201cThe Greenpeace defendants will challenge this injustice before the North Dakota Supreme Court, standing firm and unbowed,\u201d <\/strong>says Casper. \u201cWe are driven forward by the unstoppable force of people united for environmental justice<\/strong>.\u201d <\/p>\n\n Greenpeace International has already filed a counter-lawsuit in a Dutch court to recover all damages and costs suffered<\/strong> as a result of Energy Transfer\u2019s baseless legal attacks. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for July 2, 2025.<\/p>\n\n This case will likely go on for years, but the global Greenpeace network is built to withstand this pressure, <\/strong>and with the support of hundreds of thousands of equally determined people around the world, we\u2019re not going to let bullies like Energy Transfer silence us.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n Over 1,000 Greenpeace supporters across Canada donated in response to the jury verdict and tens of thousands more around the world have given millions of dollars to support Greenpeace\u2019s cause. The story has received over two thousand pieces of media coverage in more than 20 languages. We\u2019ve also seen a massive outpouring of support from Greenpeace allies around the world \u2014 and it won\u2019t stop here.<\/p>\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-canada-stateless\/2025\/05\/79f3dc23-untitled-design-1024x819.png\")
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