Letter from James Brown

October 10, 2021 by Extinction Rebellion

First of all I want to thank you for all of your loving support whether through birthday cards, emails, in person support outside the prison or the hard work that many are doing in the background. Before I say any more as well I want to stress that I recognise that my experience of prison is unique and that so many really struggle in here. I'm meeting others and hearing their stories and I cannot speak for them, only to say that their experiences are teaching me that our criminal injustice system disproportionately impacts the young and those who are non white.

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Newsletter October 2021

October 05, 2021 by Extinction Rebellion

In the recent Chatham House Climate Change Risk Assessment report, the bare facts were laid out: “If emissions follow the trajectory set by current nationally determined contributions (NDCs), there is a less than five percent chance of keeping temperatures well below 2°C above pre-industrial levels, and less than one percent chance of reaching the 1.5°C…

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5th October Statement

October 05, 2021 by Extinction Rebellion

Extinction Rebellion has a strict policy of letting ambulances through our nonviolent protests. This is a matter of public record. Our policy is designed into every XR action, and we move aside for flashing lights and sirens – ambulances, fire engines, paramedics. Comments made yesterday by Roger Hallam were made in his own capacity,…

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Extinction Rebellion UK position on COP26

September 27, 2021 by Extinction Rebellion

PEOPLE HAVE THE POWER – NOT ‘WORLD LEADERS’ What an incredible few months it’s been. We rolled up our sleeves, put our bodies on the line, and made the Impossible Rebellion defy all expectations. We led with our hearts and danced on pink tables, making the climate and ecological emergency impossible to ignore. It…

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Rebel Daily 8: Are you up for a rest?

September 07, 2021 by Extinction Rebellion

Recap on how the final two days of the Impossible Rebellion went down. We did impossibly well. We did it. After two heart-warming, audacious, thrilling weeks, the Impossible Rebellion ended on Saturday. We’ve seen some unforgettable moments. We’ve brought junctions at Tower Bridge, London Bridge, Cambridge Circus, Cromwell Road, Long Acre and Covent Garden…

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Rebel Daily 7: Breaking bad things

September 03, 2021 by Extinction Rebellion

Windows, bail conditions, systems, laws. If it’s bad, we love to break it! Introduction It’s been another couple of smashing days of rebellion, with lots still going on into days 10 and 11. Rebels have been standing up and calling out criminal inaction on the climate and ecological crisis in the City of London. With…

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Seeing Blue: Extinction Rebellion’s Blue Light Policy

September 02, 2021 by Jessica Townsend XR News

Extinction Rebellion has always let through emergency service vehicles, so where does the myth of our blocking ambulances come from?

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OPINION: This is about change, not popularity

September 02, 2021 by Extinction Rebellion

We’re told that in order to be successful, XR must offer people hope. Sorry, but what we all need is the full truth about the climate crisis

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Rebel Daily 6: Police Board our Bus with Batons

September 01, 2021 by Extinction Rebellion

Day 9 saw some disturbing scenes, but a heavy-handed police response won’t dampen our resolve! Read on for details of the latest inspiring actions. We’re in the thick of it. After a brilliant first week, the last two days have seen a slew of actions about as varied and impactful as it gets. From…

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What has XR’s City of London Protests got to do with the Immediate Demand?

August 31, 2021 by Jessica Townsend XR News

The Immediate Demand is the 'least radical thing XR has called for'. So what's the point? And what has it got to do with the actions in the City of London?

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