XR Youth join in Europe-wide digital action to say ‘get the polluters out of COP26!’

March 20, 2020 by Extinction Rebellion

Together young people across Europe will create a ‘cyberstorm’ - a digital form of direct action which will target major polluters, key european figures associated with the Paris Agreement, as well as the UNFCCC. The young people will bombard their modes of communication by constantly calling their business lines, emailing them, twitter storming with #pollutersout, and posting on their facebook pages. The intention is to disrupt these companies' business for a day, and possibly longer, in order to send the message that they are not welcome at COP26 in Glasgow this year.

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Extinction Rebellion UK on the May Rebellion and coronavirus

March 12, 2020 by Extinction Rebellion

Extinction Rebellion UK - as part of a wider movement - exists to protect life, both now and for future generations. Right now we all need to prioritise public health, follow advice from scientists and doctors, and be mindful of the most vulnerable in our communities.

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Extinction Rebellion, RSPB, Woodland Trust and StopHS2 unite to Stand for the Trees

March 12, 2020 by Extinction Rebellion

This Sunday 15 March, Extinction Rebellion, StopHS2, RSPB, Woodland Trust, Save Cubbington Woods and Wildlife Rebellion join forces in solidarity against HS2’s imminent felling of ancient woodlands in Broadwells, Crackley and Birches woods in Warwickshire.

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Budget 2020: Chancellor pours billions into new roads and more tax cuts for fossil fuels…

March 11, 2020 by Extinction Rebellion

Email: press@risingup.org.ukPhone: +447482729729Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Media Assets#ExtinctionRebellion #XR2020 #ActNow Ahead of the UK hosting COP26 later this year, today’s budget presented the urgent opportunity for the Government to set out a clear and credible plan to address the climate crisis, instead of continuing to postpone action. The Chancellor’s…

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Climate is a women’s issue: Women across the world say ‘NO!’ to climate inequality

March 08, 2020 by Extinction Rebellion

At 11am on Sunday March 8, International Women’s Day, a group of 31 women formed a topless chain across Waterloo Bridge - also known as The Ladies Bridge as many of the welders, stonemasons and labourers that built the bridge during the second world war were women. The women were naked from the waist up to symbolise the vulnerability of women around the world in the face of climate breakdown, and had the words ‘Climate Rape’, ‘Climate Murder’, ‘Climate Abuse’, ‘Climate Inequality’ and ‘Climate Justice’ written on their bodies. The women taking part include mothers and grandmothers, journalists, teachers and careers advisors.

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Brace! Brace! Heathrow decision signals ‘once in a species opportunity’ for new era of climate leadership

February 27, 2020 by Extinction Rebellion

Times are changing, a new path has been chosen this morning as the Court of Appeal ruled against the proposed expansion of Heathrow Airport and the government let it be known that they will accept the court’s decision.

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From out of the Ashes: ’40 Days’ Begin With Three Acts of Nonviolent Civil Disobedience Around the UK

February 26, 2020 by Extinction Rebellion

The 40 Days of Action for Lent, open to all religious organisations and people of any faith or none, launched this Ash Wednesday morning with acts of nonviolent civil disobedience carried out by affinity groups in Durham, Northampton and London to coincide with the launch. It continues this afternoon with Ash Wednesday services outside Westminster Cathedral and Westminster Abbey and the beginning of a non-stop 40-day multifaith prayer and meditation vigil on Parliament Square.

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Will the PM give up runways for Lent? Court of Appeal’s judgement on Heathrow expansion to be handed down tomorrow

February 26, 2020 by Extinction Rebellion

A ruling in Plan B’s favour tomorrow morning would be groundbreaking. The basic principle, that a government should assess major infrastructure projects against their own policy commitment to the Paris temperature limit, would be applicable to all 195 Governments which have ratified the Paris Agreement.

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Extinction Rebellion Statement on the announcement of the Government’s Integrated Policy Review

February 26, 2020 by Extinction Rebellion

For the past 16 months we have been crying out for the Government to recalibrate the country's goals, overarching vision and tactics, to redefine our role and place in the world, in light of the Climate and Ecological Emergency which threatens our very existence...

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Three Day Blockade of Durham Coal Mine Begins on Ash Wednesday, Launching 40 Days of Action for Lent

February 25, 2020 by Extinction Rebellion

Over 300 protesters, including members of Extinction Rebellion, Christian Climate Action, local residents and the ex-mining community, are expected to participate in the Durham coal mine blockade. This unlikely alliance is calling upon Durham County Council and the UK Government to reject Banks Group’s application to expand the mine, ahead of the planning committee’s decision in March.

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