Six pregnant women bare their bumps at Piccadilly Circus, demanding an end to fossil fuels

July 31, 2021 by Extinction Rebellion

On the morning of July 31 at Piccadilly Circus, six women stood with their six unborn children in their pregnant bare bellies, demanding an end to fossil fuels. The words ‘My Future’ were printed on their bumps and they held a giant ‘umbilical cord’, connected to a petrol pump and nozzle. Desperate for a cleaner world for their unborn children, they were drawing attention to Extinction Rebellion’s demand for an immediate ban on all new fossil fuel projects.

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‘Judgement Validates a Toxic Ecocidal System’ in Brazilian Embassy Court Verdict

July 22, 2021 by Jessica Townsend XR News

Three Rebels were today convicted of taking action at the Brazilian Embassy against the ecocidal and genocidal regime of President Bolsonaro. Possible sentences range from a community order to 18 months in prison.Judge Perrins ruled their defence of ‘necessity’ was inadmissible which left the group no defence under law. Beatrice Zappi Taylor, Lachland Sandford and…

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Rebel Back Better

July 22, 2021 by Jessica Townsend XR News

The Impossible Rebellion begins on 23rd August. The theme is crisis talks. Since the government isn't stepping up to the plate, we are going to take the discussion to the streets.

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THIS IS AN UPRISING – Join a weekend of action on June 26-27

April 14, 2021 by Extinction Rebellion

Visit our Free the Press campaigns page for more information! As we make our way out of lockdown, our rebellion is beginning to ramp back up again. Is anyone else feeling restless and ready to hit the streets!? So where do we go from here? With momentum building around the Police and Crimes…

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Rebellion Of One date in the UK has moved to 1 May

March 13, 2021 by Extinction Rebellion

The UK Rebellion Of One team has taken the difficult decision to move our action date to 1 May.

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Midwinter Message from Guardianship and Visioning

December 21, 2020 by Extinction Rebellion

Holding the Heart-line - reflections for the festive season of peace and reconciliation.

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A Thank You to the Movement from XR Political Circle and the CEE Bill Alliance

October 16, 2020 by Zoe Blackler

What a spectacular Rebellion we had. Huge congratulations to rebels for the amazing actions and for the solidarity that was shown, we are privileged and inspired to share this movement with you. One area that was a particular success was the launch of the campaign for the Climate and Ecological Emergency Bill, birthed by…

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Extinction Rebellion challenges the Nobel Prize for Economics on climate and ecological failure

October 13, 2020 by Zoe Blackler

Extinction Rebellion has protested against the award of the Nobel Prize to two economists who specialise in game theory, claiming the discipline of mainstream economics is helping to destroy the planet. A number of international Extinction Rebellion groups dropped a banner on Stockholm’s Sveriges Riksbank yesterday that read: “Nobel: Stop legitimising climate failure”.

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Rebellion and on and on. Global Newsletter 44

October 09, 2020 by XR Newsletter

(See here for web version, sign up to the Newsletter here) – Also, we’re excited to bring you this email in Czech, German, French, and Polish. With heartfelt thanks to the XR Translation Team. Dear rebels, The wave of rebellions continues! Rebels are sounding the alarm across the globe and inspiring more and more to take action for the…

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Protestors scale the HS2 tunnel and block works to remind Boris Johnson to keep his pledge to protect biodiversity

October 09, 2020 by Extinction Rebellion

Today, Friday October 9, Extinction Rebellion and Stop HS2 have responded to the Prime Minister's call to protect biodiversity by blocking HS2 worksites across the 140-mile stretch from London to Birmingham asking him to tell the truth and, in his own words 'act now without dither or delay'.

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