(Sign up to the newsletter here) Dear rebels, As Covid-19 spreads and we all slow down to support our communities and NHS, our movement is taking stock. There can be no doubt that this pandemic will mean major change for all of us. We share…
Dearest Rebels, This issue, we celebrate the incredible courage and kindness of women everywhere, from the Republic of Congo to the bridges of London, who are standing strong to honour each other and the Earth. If you haven’t already, check out this powerful video of women performing the protest dance called ‘Un Violador en Tu…
This Sunday 15 March, Extinction Rebellion, StopHS2, RSPB, Woodland Trust, Save Cubbington Woods and Wildlife Rebellion join forces in solidarity against HS2’s imminent felling of ancient woodlands in Broadwells, Crackley and Birches woods in Warwickshire.
Email: press@risingup.org.ukPhone: +447482729729Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Media Assets#ExtinctionRebellion #XR2020 #ActNow Ahead of the UK hosting COP26 later this year, today’s budget presented the urgent opportunity for the Government to set out a clear and credible plan to address the climate crisis, instead of…
Dear rebels, As spring begins, and we start preparing for our third wave of change-making, we’re delighted to bring you a stirring and inspiring History of XR (video). In a movement so based on compassion, and faced with such painful times, it can be easy to forget how far…
This briefing is brought to you by the Citizens’ Assembly Working Group (CAWG) of XR UK. If you would like any further information or have questions, please contact us on xr-CitizensAssembly@protonmail.com – we are happy to help! WHAT IS CLIMATE ASSEMBLY UK? Climate Assembly UK…
There is now evidence in favour of sustainable investment as a sound financial strategy. While many traditional investment funds have traditionally been heavily invested in fossil fuels, this is now changing. Large institutional pension investors as far-ranging as New York City and the National Trust have committed to divest from…
Formal planning approval for the development of the Cumbrian Metallurgical Coal Project, also known as the Woodhouse Colliery, was given in March 2019 by the Development Control Committee of Cumbria County Council. The decision was ratified in October despite warnings by environmentalists that the authorities had failed to consider the…
Introduction This document details an update on processes that have been happening in the UK, Germany and Switzerland in relation to Roger Hallam. In the UK the restorative process has ended and the situation will now be referred to an XR UK Care Council. XR Germany has come to some…
The 40 Days of Action for Lent, open to all religious organisations and people of any faith or none, launched this Ash Wednesday morning with acts of nonviolent civil disobedience carried out by affinity groups in Durham, Northampton and London to coincide with the launch. It continues this afternoon with Ash Wednesday services outside Westminster Cathedral and Westminster Abbey and the beginning of a non-stop 40-day multifaith prayer and meditation vigil on Parliament Square.