In a groundbreaking ruling, a jury has ordered Greenpeace to pay more than $660 million in damages to Energy Transfer, the operator of the Dakota Access Pipeline. The verdict comes after the court found Greenpeace liable for its protest activities against the pipeline, which the jury deemed defamatory. This decision is seen as a significant test of free speech rights in the current political climate, particularly during a time of heightened scrutiny on activism and environmental protests. With the potential to financially cripple Greenpeace, this lawsuit raises concerns about the future of climate activism and the implications of punitive damages awarded to corporate entities.