Greenpeace faces a challenging start in court as they defend against a multimillion-dollar lawsuit filed by Energy Transfer over protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline.

The trial regarding Greenpeace's involvement in protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline began, potentially facing the organization with $300 million in damages claimed by Energy Transfer.

Greenpeace is facing a trial in North Dakota over a lawsuit from Energy Transfer, which could potentially bankrupt the organization. The lawsuit stems from protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline, with Greenpeace claiming it is a suppression of free speech.

Greenpeace USA faces a $300 million lawsuit from Energy Transfer, the company behind the Dakota Access Pipeline, claiming financial harm due to protests. The case raises issues of free speech and environmental activism.