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“Stop the New Scramble for Africa!”

May 15, 2024 by Extinction Rebellion

>> Photos of the protest at the Africa Energies Summit Extinction Rebellion and allies protest at global energy conference as fossil fuel crooks gather in London to plan the plunder of Africa’s oil and gas resources Fossil fuel bosses and government officials from the UK and countries across Africa were confronted…

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What has conflict got to do with the climate and ecological crisis?

March 18, 2024 by Extinction Rebellion

Climate change increases the likelihood of violent conflicts, creating a cycle in which conflict impedes countries’ efforts to reduce carbon emissions and adapt to climate change. At the same time, violent conflict directly exacerbates climate change and contributes to ecological degradation.  “Climate change can indirectly increase risks of violent conflicts in the form…

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‘Who are the New Extremists?’

March 15, 2024 by Extinction Rebellion

It’s a rare and bizarre moment to see our increasingly odd government go hunting for a new breed of ‘extremists’ seeking to undermine democracy - only to discover that much of the UK’s political, business and media elite fit the bill.

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Insurance actions around the UK

March 04, 2024 by Extinction Rebellion

Round up of actions targeting the insurance companies during XR's Insurance Week of Actions. Reaching out to the insurance industry to stop insuring fossil fuels. From Brighton to Leicester, Bristol to Glasgow, Chipping Norton to Bridgend.

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Zurich CEO to hold talks with XR after week of insurance protests

February 29, 2024 by Extinction Rebellion

The Chief Executive Officer of Zurich insurance Marco Greco has signalled that he’s ready to enter into talks with Extinction Rebellion (XR) and members of the Insure Our Future (IOF) coalition after a week of protest that saw his business among those targeted.

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Extinction Rebellion protest in solidarity with climate and human rights movements

February 29, 2024 by Extinction Rebellion

AXA going the right direction, but the pressure is on - they are still one of the worst insurers in the world in terms of fossil fuels.

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Greta Thunberg: We won’t let the rich sacrifice people and planet for their extreme lifestyles

January 27, 2024 by Extinction Rebellion

Climate activist Greta Thunberg joined local residents, Extinction Rebellion activists and climate change campaigners outside Farnborough Airport today (27 January) to protest against plans to increase private jet flights from 50,000 to 70,000 a year. The protesters are also calling for a total ban on private jets, which are up to 30 times more polluting than passenger airliners.

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Rebel For Truth: Extinction Rebellion is confronting the Lie Factories – every week!

January 24, 2024 by Extinction Rebellion

The dangerous and destructive climate lies that rebels get thrown at them every day can be traced back to three giant Lie Factories in London.

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The Offshore Petroleum Licensing Bill

January 22, 2024 by Extinction Rebellion

What is the Offshore Petroleum Licensing Bill (OPLB)? If passed, the bill would commit the UK to inviting applications every year for new offshore oil and gas production licences in the North Sea.

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