XR response to Rishi Sunak’s ‘Long-term decisions for a brighter future’ statement on climate change measures
XR's response to Rishi Sunak's changes to the UK's climate policies.
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XR scientist walking for climate change… in a mask and snorkel
West Norfolk resident and climate activist Dr Charlie Gardner is setting off on Sunday (24 September) to walk 180 miles from Cambridge to Norwich… almost entirely on land that is threatened by rising sea levels. The walk, which will last 15 days, to the 8 October, will take Dr Gardner from Cambridge through the Fens…
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Are you okay with this?
REBEL FOR TRUTH has kicked off for real. Extinction Rebellion’s brand new campaign for Autumn 2023 focuses on the political, corporate and media liars and the lies they tell, demanding that they accept the scientific truth about the accelerating climate and ecological crisis – and start acting urgently like it’s real. And we burst into…
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News from a World in Flux Ep. 2: Aerosol masking, geo-engineering, and the pension problem
In this episode Clare and Charlie discuss the evolving discourse on aerosol masking, particulates and solar radiation management approaches, plus the pensions report from carbon tracker.
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Over 100 protests
This year has been one of constant climate catastrophes. Instead of shrugging our shoulders and looking the other way, XR rebels have been taking action. There have been over 100 protests and actions across the UK since The Big One. Below are just a few. Rebels from XR Cymru/Wales and XR UK blocked the Ffos-y-Fran…
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News from a World in Flux Ep. 1: Net Zero’s not enough and the war on climate action
Extinction Rebellion's co-founder Clare Farrell and conservation scientist Dr Charlie Gardner team up once more to discuss issues and stories they feel are not getting enough airtime.
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Update to the movement, summer 2023
Dear Rebels, It’s been a few months since we all came together for The Big One in Westminster. We certainly haven’t been sitting still since then, and exciting things are in the making! We’ve forged alliances and friendships with other movements, organisations and groups, and are looking to build more connections with our community assemblies…
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Experiencing a citizens’ assembly: building the People’s Plan for Nature
Guest author: Rebecca Lester Rebecca came to speak at The Big One about her experience being a member of the citizens’ assembly for the People’s Plan for Nature. It was an initiative from the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB), the National Trust, and the WWF. The…
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Extinction Rebellion Strategy 2023-2024: Here comes everyone
Extinction Rebellion has successfully shifted public opinion on the climate and ecological emergency in the last four years, but we know that transforming the political system, social culture, and economy is necessary for a sustainable and equitable future. The Big One was the start of this strategy, but as we move into the summer and…
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Here Comes Everyone!
WELCOME TO THE BIG ONE Good morning wonderful people. Pickets have already begun! Get down to Abingdon Street nice and early (from 8am) to help the set-up crew. Waterproofs at the ready. 🎪 Welcome & Info Hub Come along to pick up flyers, volunteer and donate to XRUK. South-east corner of Parliament Sq. 9am-6pm…
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