In October 2019, I followed the artists of Extinction Rebellion Hackney to get behind the scenes of what it took to build rebellion. From life size skeletons, samba drummers, banner printing and painting the streets, all in preparation for a two week long uprising that shut central London down to call attention to the climate…
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“When we buy clothes, we are making choices about the planet we love and live on, we’re talking about how you and I are all contributing to climate change,” says Arizona Muse…
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Today, Extinction Rebellion UK launched its new strategy for 2020 saying: ‘This is the year rebellion goes beyond the streets and into the fabric of everything we do.’ Fundraising Page.
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BBC Radio 4 | 6 February 2020…
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Dear Rebels, It’s only February but already things are hotting up. Our next UK-wide mobilisation is now set to begin on May the 23rd (book time off work!), and the strategy for 2020 is due to be released in the next few days. As we build momentum for another round of conscientious protection, there’s no…
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James ‘Iggy’ Fox died on 6 February. He was 25, had given up a career in science to join XR and fought hard for the cause, especially for Indigenous rights. Iggy was a burning bright soul and he will be deeply missed by us all. Here is the article he wrote for…
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A Nation Earth Production In Partnership With Extinction Rebellion, Amazon Watch And Mobilize Earth. Written & Directed by Shaun Monson…
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7 November 2019 – The Motion: This House Would Break The Law To Save The Planet. The motion passed. Rising global temperatures threaten to destabilise our planet irreversibly. Faced with this existential threat, how far should we be willing to go in our attempts to achieve action on climate change?…
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5 February 2020 – Ex-Detective Sergeant Paul Stephens joins Nick Ferrari on London’s LBC Radio. Nick Ferrari launched his ‘Enough Is Enough’ campaign this week, asking for the Public Order Act to be amended to give the police power to ban any protest which will cause serious public disorder. Original here.
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When we contacted the Regenerative Cultures UK-wide Working Group for a nominee for our new Unsung Heroes of XR series, two names came up immediately: Alice and Zaza from Arrest Welfare. The reason? “They have been doing a huge amount of work since April, creating a support system for our 1400-plus XR arrestees whilst working…
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