News: ISSUE THREE

THIS IS WHY I REBEL

February 07, 2020 by Extinction Rebellion

James ‘Iggy’ Fox died on 6 February. He was 25, had given up a career in science to join XR and fought hard for the cause, especially for Indigenous rights. Iggy was a burning bright soul and he will be deeply missed by us all. Here is the article he wrote…

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Comment is priceless – LESS POLAR BEARS, MORE PEOPLE: AN IMPERSONAL CRISIS

November 01, 2019 by Extinction Rebellion

When you search the words ‘climate change’ online, the images are of melting glaciers, polar bears stranded on sea ice, disturbing graphics of an Earth on fire, and fossil fuel power stations. These images have come to represent climate change, but where are all the people?…

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Comment is priceless – CYCLING IS CORE TO CLIMATE CAMPAIGNING

November 01, 2019 by Extinction Rebellion

Transport emissions are the largest source of UK direct emissions, at 33%. They have remained stubbornly high since 1990, while emissions from electricity dropped 60%. Parallel to the climate and ecological emergencies the UK is also has diabetes, obesity and asthma crises. All three conditions have transport related contributory factors. The loudly…

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STAYING WARM IN A HOUSE ON FIRE

November 01, 2019 by Extinction Rebellion

Paradoxically, global heating is likely to result in colder winters in Britain, as the temperate Gulf Stream falters, and disruption to the polar vortex unleashes the Beast from the East. At the same time, burning more fossil fuels to stay warm is the last thing we need. We can do a little to help…

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Why did a 61 year old Chinese man decide to get arrested?

November 01, 2019 by Extinction Rebellion

The stereotype of Chinese people is that we keep our heads down, steer clear of authority and are quietly successful. This stereotype has some truth to it. However, for me, the urgency of climate change and its impact on the country I come from (Malaysia), has created an unshakable sense of duty to act.

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Thames and Rainham Marshes walk

November 01, 2019 by Extinction Rebellion

Murder comes with a sudden pounce under a clear blue sky out in the marshes. The victim struggles, wriggles and flails, but its assailant has clearly killed before. With one gulp the heron swallows the marsh frog whole. The nearby cows don’t even look up.

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Hadrian’s Wall Path

November 01, 2019 by Extinction Rebellion

The frozen path booms dully under my boots. On my right a burn runs the colour of Bisto. Oak leaves corkscrew limply down. In Whistle Stop Walks, I take the train to a station, walk on, and pick up the train home somewhere down the line. As close as I can get…

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GROW YOUR OWN FOOD WITH INDOOR GARDENING

November 01, 2019 by Extinction Rebellion

No matter where you live, whether you have a garden, balcony, fire escape or windowsill, growing some of your own fresh produce can be a positive action against climate change. There are no food miles from pot to plate, no plastic packaging or chemical sprays involved, just lovingly tendered home grown organic produce…

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HOW I USE ART AS A FORM OF ACTIVISM

November 01, 2019 by Extinction Rebellion

I am a full time student and I am not specialised in anything yet, I feel like I am always learning but am still trying to work out what I could ever teach beyond the obvious impacts and causes of climate change. I know I love crafts and so I recently began…

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