This morning, scientists calling for radical change in the face of the climate and ecological crisis took nonviolent direct action at the London headquarters of Shell, as part of the world’s largest ever scientist-led civil disobedience campaign. The group used modified fire extinguishers to spray biodegradable fake oil on the building, as well as posting relevant scientific papers to the walls.
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The story of how a jury acquitted a group of Extinction Rebellion protesters for criminal damage to Shell’s HQ, despite having no defence in law, has been dramatised for Radio 4.
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At 4am this morning, Extinction Rebellion returned to the Esso West oil facility near Heathrow Airport in London. They are currently blocking the entrance with 2 bamboo structures and around 30 people. They are using 2 large banners that say ‘Join Us - London 9th April’ and ‘Stop Fossil Fuels Now’.
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BREAKING: In the early hours of the morning, Extinction Rebellion UK and groups in the Just Stop Oil Coalition have blocked 9 major oil facilities across the UK. We will continue to block the sites until the UK Government agrees to end all new fossil fuel investments immediately.
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Tomorrow, the origin story of Extinction Rebellion will hit TV screens everywhere. Launching on Netflix on Friday April 1st, REBELLION the documentary tells the behind-the-scenes story of Extinction Rebellion from its start in 2018.
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Email: press@extinctionrebellion.ukPhone: +447918165046 Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Media Assets | Donate#ExtinctionRebellion #XRTrials #RebelforLifeAn 80-year old vicar who sat in the road during a protest outside Britain’s largest military site today had her conviction quashed on appeal.A Bristol appeal court ruled that Rev Sue Parfitt had a “lawful excuse” for her peaceful protest and that her use of the…
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Mark Øvland and James Mee were sentenced to 12 months community order, including 60 hours unpaid work, today for their part in the 2019 Canning Town train action.
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Extinction Rebellion launched plans this morning to block major UK oil refineries in April as part of their Rebellion, beginning on April 9th. Although the exact locations are yet to be made public, the group says it intends to ‘stop the harm at the source’ and create enough disruption to force the UK government to commit to Extinction Rebellion’s immediate demand: to stop the fossil fuel economy.
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Three XR members who stopped a DLR train at Shadwell station were lawfully exercising their right to peaceful protest, a jury has found.
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Six XR protesters who stopped a Docklands Light Railway train at Canary Wharf in April 2019 have been acquitted after convincing a jury their behaviour was a lawful response to imminent climate breakdown and ecological collapse.
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