Tag: Extinction Rebellion

Ultimately, the environmental movement expects the cases of over 1,000 activists arrested in London last month will be discontinued.

Standing in the middle of a usually busy central London street during Extinction Rebellion’s protests, the air noticeably cleaner, the area quieter,...

"We believe it is our moral duty to act now, and we urge other scientists to join us in helping to protect humanity’s only home."

Extinction Rebellion kicked off two weeks of protests in 60 cities worldwide, demanding urgent government action on the climate crisis.

"We only get one planet and so we're here to try and defend it."

"When it's a fight for your life, you're willing to throw down, especially if you are doing it in a community together."

"We've all read the science, we know the story, the whole phase of denial is over, and if it takes civil disobedience to make a difference, then so be it."

“We have gathered here today and in many other places in London and across the world... We have gathered today because we have chosen which path we want to take and now we are waiting for the others to follow our example.”

"The world we are leaving for the children and grandchildren is going to be horrendous and we let it happen. It happened on our watch. So we have to stand up and fight or lie down and fight."

“It’s time to do what’s never been done before in the fight against climate change – a collective and coordinated international rebellion that will continue to escalate until our demands are met."