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November 12, 2024 at 7:30 AM

The hypocrisy of COP

Saturday Nov 16th - let’s march for a just, ecological future – for everyone. Hello John, Our world is on fire – and so is our conscience. While leaders gather for COP29, we demand more than empty words.XR is part of the Climate Justice Coalition which is p…

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November 5, 2024 at 10:37 PM

We were epic!

Time for feedback - fill in the survey to make your voice heard! Hello John, A heartfelt thank you to everyone who took part across the UK, on the streets or at home, including those behind the scenes who worked to bring this campaign into reality.Whether you attended an …

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October 31, 2024 at 9:29 PM

Photos from Insure Our Survival!

Still time to get involved - from home, at an action near you or by donating Hello John, What an amazing first three days of creative and impactful action. Let’s first take a look below at some of the actions from around the City of London, home to most of the companies s…

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October 28, 2024 at 5:00 PM

Rebels flood the streets

Your update on Day 1 of Insure Our Survival Hello John, Today we have made the connection between the insurance industry and extreme weather events clear and brought this message vividly to the City of London. We’re telling insurers to stop insuri…

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October 24, 2024 at 5:56 PM

Chris Packham has a video message for you!

Help the 'rebel alliance' target the weak spot in the fossil fuel death star. Hi John, Chris Packham is calling on you to join the 'Rebel Alliance' - watch on YouTube now!This is your chance to be one of the heroes who turn the tide against the forces of oily darkness, wh…

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October 22, 2024 at 6:00 PM

You’re up!

Can’t come to the protest? Do this instead. Hello John There’s no other way to say it.So long as there are new oil and gas projects, we’re heading for extinction.Fossil fuel extraction depends on insurance. That’s why we’re targeting insurance companies nex…

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October 19, 2024 at 5:35 PM

Training for volunteering at actions

Get ready for Insure Our Survival and beyond. Hello John, From stewarding to first aid, wellbeing to banner-holding—we need YOU! Every role is vital whether you're on the ground or helping from home. Get yourself trained up ready for Insure Our Survival and…

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October 15, 2024 at 5:48 PM

Briefing for Insure Our Survival London Actions

And a fantastic video to watch and share on social media! Hello John, This session will get you fully empowered and buzzing for the Insure Our Survival actions in London 28-30th October! Sunday 20th Oct, 7-8pm30 minute action briefing followed by 30 minutes…

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October 10, 2024 at 7:20 PM

This is an emergency - and we are the response.

Hurricanes, floods, tornadoes... these are not 'natural' disasters anymore. Hello John, We are seeing climate change happening live on the news. Rising ocean temperatures have fuelled Hurricane Milton to perilous proportions as it batters Florida and the Yucatan peninsula…

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October 2, 2024 at 7:20 AM

Bring your ideas to the next online ‘Massembly’

We’re asking "How might we take meaningful steps to upgrade democracy?" Hello John,Bring your passion for real change to our next online community assembly. Get personal experience of this participatory and democratic process.Sunday 13th Oct 18:30-21:00 onl…

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September 26, 2024 at 6:33 PM

Volunteer with XR

Roles Fayre on 6th Oct - Join us to build a bigger, better movement. Hello John,XR is shaped and powered by people like you. Find your perfect role on Sunday 6th October.Ever thought about joining an XRUK team and wondered what they all do?Come to the Roles…

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September 22, 2024 at 3:31 PM

Will you stand for justice?

As the real climate criminals cash in, climate activists are threatened with jail sentences Hello John,It’s an all too familiar tale... we speak the truth about who the real climate criminals are but nothing happens. Instead the truth tellers risk facing ja…

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September 18, 2024 at 3:47 PM

What is EACOP? Can we stop it?

Habitat of Eastern Chimpanzee and the African Elephant under threat. Hello John, The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) is a heated oil pipeline currently under construction. Once completed, it will stretch for almost 1,443 kilometres across Tanzania a…

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September 12, 2024 at 8:42 PM

Insurance action is winnable!

Get ready for a massive week of nationwide actions focussed on the insurance industry. Hello John, Our strategy works, insurance action is winnable.After a week of action in February, giant insurers Zurich and major underwriters Probitas announced they woul…

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September 6, 2024 at 6:03 PM

Survey time! - your opinion matters

Give your feedback from Upgrade Democracy action Hello John, Now Upgrade Democracy is over, it is time to reflect and learn.This was a different style of action than we have done before. Whether you attended the action in Windsor or not, whether you were in…

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September 3, 2024 at 9:32 AM

Photos of Upgrade Democracy at Windsor Castle

Three days to demonstrate the broken system, upgrading democracy for a better future for everyone. Hello John,Last weekend we highlighted the corruption in our current political system and how Citizens' Assemblies could provide the way to upgrade our democracy. The action…

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September 1, 2024 at 6:32 PM

It’s the final countdown

Only a few hours left… Hello John,It’s been the last day of Upgrade Democracy - but there’s still time to double your money! Marching through the streets. The crescendo of drums and calls to action. Hundreds of rebels coming together for an Assemb…

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August 31, 2024 at 5:31 PM

How incredible was that?!

Oil slicks and a hot pink letterbox! Hello John, What a full-on couple of days! Donate now We’ve been showing how oily money & corporate finance controls our world. We’ve demanded change by delivering a hot pink postbox full of …

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August 30, 2024 at 6:32 PM

Where's your pent up rage?

Hello John, READ ALL ABOUT IT! WINDSOR CASTLE IS BESIEGED BY OIL SLICK! Yes, I support XRUK Sounds unrealistic, right? Well.... erm, no. This is what business-as-usual is like. It's exactly why XR rebels are curren…

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August 29, 2024 at 11:33 AM

Have fun storming the castle

There are rumblings throughout the streets - Extinction Rebellion is arriving! Hello John, The freshly painted banners and print works are being loaded in the vans alongside dazzling costumes - Upgrade Democracy is happening! Y…

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August 27, 2024 at 5:33 PM

Information you can't miss

Everything you need to know to help you join us this week. We need you. Rebel against extinction. Hello John, We hope you've already received this - but we couldn't risk you missing out. Here's what you need to know about XRUK's upcoming mass occupation! …

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August 26, 2024 at 5:32 PM

Double down and escalate

It's not every day an opportunity like this comes along. We need you. Rebel against extinction. Hello John, From today, the first ?30,000 raised will be matched pound for pound. Oh yes, you read that right. Thanks to some incredible rebels, it's as simple…

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August 23, 2024 at 11:22 AM

Global Newsletter 91: The Biggest Death Project in Human History

Our world is closer to collapse than scientists thought, yet activists are imprisoned, while carbon capitalism is free to keep killing. Web versions: English, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Spanish, Polish. Portuguese coming soon. Letzte Generation Austria stages a messy si…

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August 21, 2024 at 5:49 PM

What is a Massembly?

Take part from home or at Windsor to discuss - how might we take meaningful steps to upgrade democracy? Hello John, The climate and ecological crisis stems from a flawed system driven by greed, exploitation and inequality, benefiting only a few. Our current…

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August 19, 2024 at 6:33 AM

The work of XR Being the Change

A message to XRUK from Dr Gail Bradbrook about the work of XR Being the Change Hello John, XR Being the Change began in 2022 as a project to bring together a growing network of communities of resistance in unifying people's power to win true planet repairs. Gail Bradbrook…

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August 15, 2024 at 6:07 PM

Choose your role for Upgrade Democracy

We need you to help make this action a success. Volunteer for one shift or more, all contributions welcome Hello John, Volunteering for a role is one of the best ways to take part in an action and get to know other people in XR.Bea, a steward volunteer said…

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August 13, 2024 at 7:42 PM

Four ways to Upgrade Democracy

Whether you can travel to Windsor or not, here are some options to get involved. Hello John, There are various different ways to get involved with XR. No matter where you live, what your skills are, or how much time you can give - your input is always valua…

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August 7, 2024 at 3:32 PM

Let’s recall our love for the whole of humanity

XRUK have always followed nonviolent principles with our actions and we invite you to a peaceful, creative occupation in Windsor. Hello John, The rioting and looting scarring our streets and terrorising some of our most vulnerable communities has shocked us…

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August 4, 2024 at 3:34 PM

What’s the plan for Upgrade Democracy?

Three days of focus on upgrading democracy with actions, talks, training and some creative fun. Hello John, XRUK will come together at Windsor to focus on ways to upgrade democracy - going from the world as it is, to the world we need, from powerless to emp…

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August 1, 2024 at 5:58 PM

Stop Jailing Truth Tellers

Five friends from our movement have been jailed for 4-5 years Dear John,   The prisons are full, violent criminals are to be released early, the police are warning of a breakdown in law and order. And yet, almost 200 people have been imprisoned for protesti…

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July 30, 2024 at 6:32 PM

This isn't anger, this is rage

When the truth doesn't deliver justice, we turn to our resilience to defy the systems before us Hi John, What happens when oligarchs feel threatened? They clutch at straws to silence you. They use wealth to gain power and their greed will…

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July 27, 2024 at 8:49 PM

Help from home! - Cut the Ties action on Monday

We need you to help support and amplify the action on Monday morning. Dear John,   Behind the fossil fuel industry lies a shady network of corporations and organisations that legitimise and enable the activities of an industry that is killing us. These can…

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July 18, 2024 at 4:08 PM

Pomp and pageantry, but what for the climate?

There definitely won't be a King's speech on a dead planet but are traditions like this meaningful anymore? Hi John, So, it’s official… the King has spoken! But does this grand and over the top spectacle mean anything? Does th…

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July 16, 2024 at 10:09 AM

Volunteer Roles for Upgrade Democracy

Your time and skills are valuable and we'd love to find you a role. Hello John,The excitement is building for this summer's big action: Upgrade Democracy from the 30th Aug to 1st Sep in Windsor. You will be able to stay and camp for the whole weekend or vis…

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July 13, 2024 at 9:37 AM

Global Newsletter 90: No Nature, No Future 🪲

Rebels in the UK and Finland launched actions of record-breaking size to demand better protections for nature. (Web version in English, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Spanish, Polish & Portuguese!) Rebels young and old join the world’s biggest march for the environment i…

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July 11, 2024 at 9:00 AM

We're going to Windsor - save the date

The UK badly needs a democracy upgrade Hello John We’re going to Windsor.  Why?Our political system isn't up to the task of responding to a climate and ecological crisis. For all the fanfare about the election, the change in government is unlikely to brin…

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July 8, 2024 at 5:26 PM

You cannot be serious!

Anyone for tennis and climate breakdown? What will it take for these deals to stop? Hi John, ? Ah Wimbledon - where tennis balls smash across courts, chalk flies and entertained audiences cheer. It's all fancy frocks, VIPs in the Royal Box, strawberries a…

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July 4, 2024 at 6:23 PM

Heat Strike

When did the height of summer become something to dread? Hello John This summer has already broken over 1,000 temperature records around the world. And there’s no plan to protect lives or halt the heat.In 2022, the UK passed 40°C for the first time in rec…

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June 30, 2024 at 1:33 PM

Take up your role

Hear about new opportunities coming up Hello John Last weekend over 100,000 of us marched through London, delivering a loud and clear message to the political parties: we must fight the Climate and Nature Emergency. By next weekend, we will have voted in ou…

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June 25, 2024 at 3:32 PM

Dedicate your love and rage

You can support Extinction Rebellion within just a few minutes of your time and make what comes next epic! Hi John,   WOW - XRUK played a critical role in bringing Restore Nature Now together. It was beyond glorious but... this is not over. Planning is und…

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June 23, 2024 at 10:06 PM

100,000 people standing up for nature

Celebrating Restore Nature Now Hello John,Yesterday, around 100,000 people took their compassion to the streets. They were part of the world’s largest ever collaboration of NGOs, community groups and environmental groups. Together, we marched through London to demand imme…

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June 22, 2024 at 8:13 AM

Let's get it done

All the key info for today's march Hello John,Today thousands of us will march in solidarity with nature. Here's the key information for the day. Why march?Reminders about why we're doing this from Jonathan Pie and Dame Judi Dench friends. Have friends who aren’t 100% sur…

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June 20, 2024 at 7:53 PM

Judi Dench and Emma Thompson want you to mobilise

Two days to go until Restore Nature Now - Park Lane at midday on Saturday Hello John,"Nature doesn't have a voice, but we do. Nature can't act, but we must." - Dame Judi DenchIn a video urging us to take to the streets this weekend, Dame Judi says “If we do not take actio…

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June 18, 2024 at 9:33 AM

Four days to go!

Answers to all your questions about the upcoming march Hello JohnI haven't been paying attention. What’s going on?A large, peaceful and inclusive march calling on all political parties to make this General Election the turning point for nature that we so de…

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June 14, 2024 at 5:24 PM

March route for next weekend

Stand up for nature from Park Lane to Parliament Square Hello John Here’s everything you need to know about the march next weekend. Thousands of people and over 300 organisations will be standing up for nature and showing politicians of all colours that w…

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June 14, 2024 at 3:03 PM

Global Newsletter 89: Stop The Scramble! 🌍

They tried to keep its location secret. But rebels still found the summit where oil executives plan their plunder of Africa. (Web version in English, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Spanish, Polish & Portuguese!) Rebels and activists from African movements protest at the …

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June 11, 2024 at 3:33 PM

Open Call this Sunday - final info for Restore Nature Now

Join the open call on Sunday at 7pm Hello John Restore Nature Now is just around the corner...On Sunday 16th June join the open call to get the final details of Restore Nature Now ... and the latest info on the next big action.An 'open call' is an informa…

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June 6, 2024 at 3:54 PM

How you can support XRUK and propel actions

You being part of Extinction Rebellion is the best chance we have to challenge and hold the right people accountable Hi John, ? Appreciate Extinction Rebellion volunteers and activists today. Join us in thanking everyone making actions, like Restore Nature Now, a reality!…

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June 4, 2024 at 11:03 AM

Get Ready - Get Creative!

What will you bring to the Restore Nature Now march? Hello John Restore Nature Now on June 22nd in London - will be a vibrant display of all we love about nature. Make a colourful banner, prop or costume to show your creativity and express your passion for nature.These id…

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May 30, 2024 at 8:21 AM

Why are we marching?

What are we marching for next month? Hello John Nearly 1 in 6 species are threatened with extinction in Great Britain. For birds, more than two-fifths are at risk. And we are already one of the most nature-depleted countries in the world.? On Saturday 22n…

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