“A temperature rise of 4.0 degrees C would give rise to unmanageable risks, and yet this is the most likely outcome by 2100 unless appropriate global action is taken.” “Lives would be saved if the UK Government were to bring forward the net zero emissions target, based on a full risk analysis alongside…
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Peel away the layers of dangerously naïve hope and unfounded optimism and the mitigation challenge posed by the Paris Agreement now demands the rapid and profound re-shaping of contemporary society.
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Disruption in Brussels, disappointment in Davos. Spain declares a climate crisis, but where is the action? Another issue bursting with announcements and news from XR activity around the world.
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Introduced by Extinction Rebellion co-founder Dr. Gail Bradbrook, this film documents the 1996 protests against the building of a nine mile motorway near Newbury, England. (Jamie Lowe/2018/98mins) More about the film here: http://kinokast.net/the-battle-of-the-newbury-bypass/…
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23 January 2020 – ‘Billionaires, bankers and bureaucrats converged on the Swiss town of Davos to find a way to create a sustainable global economy. But is a capitalist-focused cabal the best venue for fighting the climate crisis? via The Newsmakers…
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Labour’s urgent question to security minister Brandon Lewis on Extinction Rebellion being named as an extremist group. It comes after counter-terrorism police in south-east England admitted an “error of judgement” after listing the climate group as an “extreme ideology”.
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Jeremy Vine discusses Donald Trump and Greta Thunberg’s contrasting climate visions with guest Dr. Gail Bradbrook (starts 4’15) and Fraser Milson.
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Dear rebels, Happy new year (as happy as starting another year in a climate crisis can be ..) and welcome to our first UK newsletter of 2020! The start of a new year and a new decade brings with it a momentous opportunity to start on a new journey towards a brighter future where we…
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‘I’ve been told telling people about the climate crisis is a very dangerous thing to do’ Greta Thunberg speaks at Davos 2020.
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Roger Hallam urges business executives and leaders to have the courage to take action. He is empowering radical change by hosting his only workshop in Switzerland at WorldWebForum in Zurich on January 17, 2020.
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