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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Extinction Rebellion stages Earth Day protest outside Tesla showroom Extinction Rebellion stages Earth Day protest outside Tesla showroom Climate activists held a demonstration outside a Tesla dealership in Manhattan on Earth Day, criticising Elon Musk and his.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 11 hours ago

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'I was scared for my life': Extinction Rebellion protest disrupts golf tournament A 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 on June 24, 2024
Greta Thunberg joins protest against Farnborough Airport expansion Greta Thunberg joined Extinction Rebellion activists in Farnborough to protest against plans to expand an airport. Sky News - Published on January 27, 2024
Extinction Rebellion co-founder avoids jail after damaging government building Extinction 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 on December 18, 2023

Extinction Rebellion protesters target Labour HQ with fake oil and smoke grenades Extinction 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 on September 18, 2023
Extinction Rebellion activists block holes on 10 golf courses Climate 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 on July 5, 2023
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 on April 22, 2023

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 on April 19, 2023
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 on April 18, 2023
Climate activists threaten 'new and inventive' protests if ministers don't give in to their 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 on April 18, 2023
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 on January 1, 2023