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Today’s tube action: how it happened

October 17, 2019 by Extinction Rebellion

This morning, members of Extinction Rebellion climbed onto trains at Stratford, Canning Town and Shadwell. At Canning Town, members of the public pulled two rebels from the roof of the train. Whatever your thoughts on the action, this footage was highly distressing to watch – and must have been much…

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BBC News London | 17.10.2019

October 17, 2019 by Extinction Rebellion

London Tube Train protests, October 2019

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London Newsletter: Days 10, 11 + 12

October 17, 2019 by Extinction Rebellion

Wednesday: Day 10 On Wednesday, families came to the fore, with humility and depth from XR Mothers and raw spirit from XR Youth, in actions targeting YouTube and Google.  It is now imperative that these outlets accurately inform us of the greatest threats to our existence, and cease favouring…

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BBC News London | Clare Farrell | 17.10.2019

October 17, 2019 by Extinction Rebellion

London Tube Train protests, October 2019

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ITV News London | 17.10.2019

October 17, 2019 by Extinction Rebellion

London Tube Train protests, October 2019

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XR Unchained 9

October 17, 2019 by Extinction Rebellion

XR Ireland Junior rebels march Italy Italian Rebel on day 6 of his hunger strike Rome Extinction Rebellion Hellas is feeling excited. Brussels. XR speaking on a panel at the European Parliament on the climate and ecological breakdown. Credit: The Brussels TimesBrussels. Youth For Climate started…

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Grandparents unite to protect the planet

October 16, 2019 by Extinction Rebellion

Facebook | xrgrandparents@gmail.com On Tuesday 15 October, over a hundred grandparents came together under the name of Extinction Rebellion Grandparents to protect the futures of their grandchildren and of children around the world. The group gathered on the steps of the Queen Victoria Memorial Statue outside Buckingham Palace,…

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Making the ‘Emergency’ feel like one | Marc Lopatin

October 16, 2019 by Extinction Rebellion

Marc Lopatin from XR Media & Messaging speaking to the People’s Assembly in Trafalgar Square on 16th October, 2019.

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Rebel Daily 8: The rules must be broken

October 16, 2019 by Extinction Rebellion

(Sign up to the International Newsletter here) Day 9 in Extinction Rebellion across the world was a day of contrasts. In London, we witnessed a disturbing attack on civil rights – rightly condemned by Amnesty International, lawyers and politicians – and on the…

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