Extinction Rebellion
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Extinction Rebellion is a UK-founded global environmental movement, with the stated aim of using nonviolent civil disobedience to compel government action to avoid tipping points in the climate system, biodiversity loss, and the risk of social and ecological collapse. Extinction Rebellion was established in Stroud in May 2018 by Gail Bradbrook, Simon Bramwell, Roger Hallam, Stuart Basden, along with six other co-founders from the campaign group Rising Up!
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'I was scared for my life': Extinction Rebellion protest disrupts golf tournamentA golfer who was caught up in a climate change protest that disrupted the end of a PGA tournament in the US has said he was "scared for my life".Sky News - Published | |
Greta Thunberg joins protest against Farnborough Airport expansionGreta Thunberg joined Extinction Rebellion activists in Farnborough to protest against plans to expand an airport.Sky News - Published | |
Extinction Rebellion co-founder avoids jail after damaging government buildingExtinction Rebellion co-founder Gail Bradbrook has avoided jail after she was convicted of criminal damage for smashing a window at a government department.Sky News - Published | |
Extinction Rebellion protesters target Labour HQ with fake oil and smoke grenadesExtinction Rebellion protesters have poured fake oil over the steps of Labour's headquarters, calling on the party to take "urgent action" to cancel fossil fuel licences.Sky News - Published | |
Extinction Rebellion activists block holes on 10 golf coursesClimate activists have filled in holes at 10 golf courses in a protest at the "waste of water" used to maintain the sport while severe drought grips the nation.Sky News - Published | |
Thousands mark Earth Day at London climate protest Thousands of climate activists took part in a demonstration in central London on Saturday as part of a mass protest organised by Extinction Rebellion (XR).Sky News - Published | |
London Marathon given 'unique' protest assurances London Marathon organisers have been given "unique" assurances by Extinction Rebellion over Sunday's planned protest.BBC Sport - Published | |
Extinction Rebellion threatens to step up protests from Monday if ministers don't give in to demands Extinction Rebellion activists and dozens of other environmental groups have vowed to "step up campaigns in new and inventive ways" unless the government agrees to enter talks on two new demands.Sky News - Published | |
Climate activists threaten 'new and inventive' protests if ministers don't give in to their demandsExtinction Rebellion activists and dozens of other environmental groups have vowed to "step up campaigns in new and inventive ways" unless the government agrees to enter talks on two new demands.Sky News - Published | |
Extinction Rebellion 'to temporarily shift away from public disruption' Extinction Rebellion (XR) says it has taken a decision to "temporarily shift away from public disruption" as a tactic to highlight its cause.Sky News - Published | |
Extinction Rebellion protesters superglue themselves around Speaker's chair in CommonsEight people have been arrested after Extinction Rebellion protesters superglued themselves around the Speaker's chair in the House of Commons and padlocked their necks to the railings outside.Sky News - Published | |
Six people arrested as Extinction Rebellion activists climb on top of Shell oil tanker Six people have been arrested after Extinction Rebellion activists climbed on top of an oil tanker in central London.Sky News - Published | |
Extinction Rebellion protesters shut down Lloyd's of London HQ with superglue and chains Climate protesters stopped staff entering major insurance marketplace Lloyd's of London using superglue, chains and bike locks.Sky News - Published | Tory MPs call for Ben Goldsmith to lose DEFRA role over support for Extinction Rebellion Conservative MPs are calling for the financier Ben Goldsmith to be sacked from his role at the Environment Department after he expressed support for the activist group Extinction Rebellion.Sky News - Published |
Extinction Rebellion protesters bring central London roads to standstill Extinction Rebellion activists have staged a sit-down protest in the heart of London to demand the government halts investment in fossil fuels.Sky News - Published | 'We're here to stay': Extinction Rebellion stage fourth day of protests at London oil facility Protests by climate change campaigners have entered a fourth day with the blockade of an oil facility in west London.Sky News - Published |
Extinction Rebellion plan to block major oil refineries next month in new wave of protests Climate change protesters have said they intend to block major UK oil refineries next month and "take a stand to stop fossil fuels once and for all".Sky News - Published | |
