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June 15, 2023 at 4:30 PM

Learn more about civil resistance

Training sessions this week Hello John, ? We've got lots of training coming up, and everyone is invited. These sessions are a great way to learn more about civil resistance at a time when it is happening more and more across the world. See our top picks bel…

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June 8, 2023 at 4:37 PM

Stand with Marcus

The Government wants to deport a peaceful activist Hello John,   We all know petitions aren’t enough - but sometimes they can be life-changing. This could be one of those times.    Marcus is a singer and climate activist. Now he is being threatened with dep…

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June 1, 2023 at 4:33 PM

XR UK's new strategy

Our plans for 2023-24 to build a powerful, far-reaching community of civil resistance. Hello John, ? Together, we have shifted public opinion on the climate and ecological emergency over the last four years. Yet the outlook for the future remains dire.?? ? …

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May 25, 2023 at 12:54 PM

XR strategy open call this Sunday

Learn more about the new XR UK strategy Hello John,   The 2023-24 XR UK strategy is being launched on Sunday and everyone’s invited.   What do the next few years look like for XR UK? How can we learn from what we've done so far and build on our success? Re…

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May 23, 2023 at 7:14 AM

Organise a Community Assembly

Upcoming training to bring together your community Hello John,   What are Community Assemblies? Community Assemblies (also known as People’s Assemblies) bring together members of a community and empower them to discuss the questions that matter most to them…

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May 18, 2023 at 4:07 PM

Three upcoming trainings

Get to know the climate movement, XR and NVDA Hello John, There are lots of trainings and workshops coming up online. Here are our top picks for those new to the climate movement or Extinction Rebellion: Welcome talk New here? Then join this intro…

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May 12, 2023 at 11:32 AM

Global Newsletter 76: Big Enough?

XR UK disavowed disruption to focus on increasing rebellion attendance. But was The Big One big enough? (Web version in English. Also available in French and Spanish!) Rebels march through London and call for an end to fossil fuels during The Big One. This issue: XR UK’s Th…

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May 3, 2023 at 4:39 PM

Join the Foundation Programme

Learn core skills for the climate movement Hello John, New to XR and not sure how to help? The Foundation Programme is the perfect place to start. It is the best way to find your feet in XR while learning useful skills in the process.   Tell me more! The F…

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May 2, 2023 at 10:31 AM

The critical next step

Can you power XR’s long-term impact? Hi JohnIt's been just over one week since The Big One arrived at the gates of Government. Around 100,000 people united outside Parliament demanding urgent action on the climate crisis. And they’ve reacted… by doing NOTHI…

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April 24, 2023 at 8:09 PM

Look what we did

Four epic days Hi John The past four days have been huge. Here’s a little look at what we did together. We prepped thousands of banners, patches and posters. We picketed all the major Government departments. …

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April 24, 2023 at 11:21 AM

The last chance

Powerful collective action is the key to change. Hi JohnHumanity is on its last warning. The IPPC report published in March1?says global heating is likely to exceed 1.5 degrees but there is a small and rapidly closing window to limit the damage. The key to …

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April 23, 2023 at 6:26 PM

Tomorrow we picket Parliament

One final day for The Big One Hi John Such momentum. Pickets outside fifteen government buildings on Friday. Tens of thousands of people marched against biodiversity loss on Saturday. Hundreds of community talks, trainings and workshops. Today thousands of …

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April 23, 2023 at 9:01 AM

Running out of time

It’s a marathon, not a sprint Hi John Like the athletes competing today, we’re showing perseverance and determination - in demanding that the Government listens to the thousands of people on London’s streets and ends the fossil fuel era! Can you help us kee…

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April 22, 2023 at 6:04 PM

We filled Westminster with hope

Thousands of people demanded change Hi John Today, tens of thousands of people came to Westminster to demand a better future. We celebrated all that we love. We mourned all that we have lost. Most of all, we demanded change.   It was an incredible moment. A…

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April 22, 2023 at 10:31 AM

Everyone for the Earth

We march for Biodiversity Hi JohnThe Big One is living up to its name.This Earth Day, the Government will witness a sea of people marching in unity to demand climate action.But seeing us isn't enough. We need to see the Government take action. …

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April 21, 2023 at 7:03 PM

We achieved something incredible today

And tomorrow we're marching for biodiversity Hi John The Big One began today, and it was BIG! Together we filled Westminster with People’s Pickets at 15 government buildings to demand change.    Whether you were on a picket, led one, or helped out from home…

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April 21, 2023 at 11:20 AM

The Big One is a go!

Here comes everyone Dear JohnAs you read this, hundreds of supporting organisations and thousands of people have been uniting outside Government departments to demand action on the climate crisis. Here comes everyone. Power The Big One …

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April 20, 2023 at 5:38 PM

Key info for tomorrow

Everything you need to know for day one of The Big One Hi John Thousands of people from across hundreds of organisations are hard at work getting everything ready for The Big One. Avaaz and Fairtrade have joined the growing list of supporting organisations …

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April 20, 2023 at 11:21 AM

It’s tomorrow!!!

Together we’ll make history Dear John This is it. The biggest mass mobilisation of people to protest Government inaction on the climate crisis starts tomorrow.This is The Big One. Bring it on.   Yes, I want to help power The Big One and beyond …

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April 19, 2023 at 5:21 PM

Don’t let them undermine our protest

We have no plans to disrupt the London Marathon Hi John The tabloids are trying to undermine The Big One. They say we want to disrupt the London Marathon. They say this even though they know it isn’t true.We have worked together with the London Marathon sin…

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April 18, 2023 at 5:31 PM

200 organisations, 117 events, 90 speakers and performers

There’s a packed programme for The Big One Dear John With only 3 days to go, things are getting exciting!    The Big One is now supported by over 200 organisations and features over 100 events. What are the main events? On Friday and Monday, there will be 1…

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April 17, 2023 at 10:21 AM

XR still needs you

We’re making it happen Dear John The banners are being prepped. The programme is being finalised. There’s lots more to come and we still need you. Only £20,000 remains of XR’s target to help mobilise 100,000 people to Parliament this weekend for The Big One…

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April 16, 2023 at 5:21 PM

Line up announcements for The Big One

5 days to go - more programme details announced Dear JohnThe Big One line up is taking shape - with thrilling artists and enthralling speakers now confirmed to take the mic. There will be music to motivate the movement and incredible speakers to inspire and…

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April 14, 2023 at 11:03 AM

Global Newsletter 75: The War For Water Begins

As temperatures rise and water becomes scarce, governments are using weapons of war against their own people to control it. (Web version in English) (French and Spanish versions coming soon!) French activists shield themselves from police rubber-bullets, tear gas, and stun g…

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April 13, 2023 at 10:31 AM

One week to go!

John, who chooses your future? Hello John In just one week, we’ll be demonstrating outside Parliament. The Government will see the people’s demand for action on the climate crisis. Leave your mark. Help to change the future.   Yes, I will donat…

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April 10, 2023 at 10:21 AM

How can you have maximum impact?

How to maximise your impact at The Big One Hi John, Welcome to your fifth and final email in your introduction to The Big One. Today we’re talking about impact. What’s the best way to make sure you have an impact this April? Show up and be heard. Here’s a reminder of why a ma…

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April 9, 2023 at 10:52 AM

Travel, safety and accommodation at The Big One

A video, a quiz and a date for the next Open Call Hi John, Welcome to your fourth of five emails for The Big One. Today we’re talking about logistics. Read on to discover the key info you need to make your plan for the day - or take our quiz to see if you’re prepared! …

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April 8, 2023 at 10:18 AM

What is happening at The Big One?

More details of each day and ways to find out more Hi John Welcome to your third of five emails about The Big One - and it’s juicy! Here’s all the key info about the programme from 21st to 24th April. If you can't attend in person but want to be involved from home you can j…

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April 7, 2023 at 10:48 AM

What’s the urgency?

Why we’re gathering in our numbers on 21st-24th April Hi John, Welcome to your second of five emails for The Big One. Today we’re zooming out, to reflect on why we’re gathering at Parliament in the first place. What’s the problem? “There is a rapidly closing window of opp…

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April 6, 2023 at 9:31 AM

Two weeks until The Big One!

Email 1 : Everything you need to know about The Big One Hi John, Tomorrow the two week countdown begins to The Big One! To get you up to speed on the details, we’ll be sending all the key info in five emails over the next five days. These will cover many aspects of the action…

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April 4, 2023 at 10:31 AM

The Government Doesn’t Care

Sunak’s new Energy Strategy is ‘defying scientific doubts’ Hello John,We need you, urgently. We need to directly influence the Government. And we must be impactful. The time to act is now. Yes, I will donate to help XR take action S…

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March 30, 2023 at 10:31 AM

The movement is building

War On Want, Quakers of Britain and Tearfund - the list of supporters for The Big One just keeps growing. Hi JohnWar On Want, Tearfund, Quakers of Britain, Disabled People Against Cuts and Music Declares Emergency - the list of supporters for The Big One j…

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March 28, 2023 at 4:16 PM

Critical need for volunteers to steward

Full training provided and no previous experience necessary Hi John, This is Hazel from the Volunteer Recruitment Team, do you want to get behind the scenes, make new friends and be a source of support for others? Become a steward for The Big One!  No experience needed …

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March 23, 2023 at 5:21 PM

What are citizen’s assemblies anyway?

With lots of great online events coming up, here are some top picks Hi John Learn about citizen assemblies, see the climate crisis through a gender lens, and find out more about The Big One and how you can get involved! These are just a few of the events co…

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March 21, 2023 at 11:50 AM

Help us stand together

You can help make this protest to be the most powerful, accessible action it can be. Hi John We know that together we’re stronger, that’s why organisations like Greenpeace, Friends of the Earth, PCS Union and NHS Workers Say No are supporting The Big One fr…

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March 20, 2023 at 11:13 AM

Groundbreaking alliances formed for The Big One

Over 30 organisations already confirmed to stand side by side with XR at The Big One Huge news, John, Greenpeace, PCS Union, Earth Day, NHS Workers Say No and Friends of the Earth are among over 30 organisations that have announced they will be attending Th…

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March 16, 2023 at 11:30 AM

UNITE... to save these wild isles

You’ve heard about the climate crisis. But did you also know about the biodiversity crisis? Hello John You’ve heard about the climate crisis. You know we can’t afford any more fossil fuel extraction. But did you also know about the biodiversity crisis?   🌳…

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March 14, 2023 at 12:31 PM

How to engage your MP on the climate crisis

Learn from climate communication specialists on how to engage your MP Hello John,Do you know what your MP thinks about the climate crisis and how they have voted on key climate issues? Are they representing your concerns?Your MP is your representative in Pa…

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March 10, 2023 at 11:02 AM

Global Newsletter 74: Unite To Survive

Big Oil has never been more powerful. The need for strong alliances across and beyond our movement has never been greater. (Web version in English) (French and Spanish versions coming soon!) Activists with Debt For Climate occupy the German consulate in Panama. In this issu…

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March 9, 2023 at 11:31 AM

Unite to Survive

The people of the UK want to get the attention of the Government, not disrupt the public. Hi John The people of the UK want to get the attention of the Government, not disrupt the public. Let's show how we demand action on climate chaos by making our colle…

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March 7, 2023 at 8:21 AM

Food rationing in the UK

What will make them take the climate and ecological crisis seriously? Empty shelves. Everyday foods unavailable. Other items rocketing in price… John, the food shortages and price rises we’re seeing on our shelves right now are a warning sign of climate bre…

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March 2, 2023 at 12:21 PM

Raking it in!

John - make yourself super rich from the climate crisis! Before we tell you how you can support XR’s big moment, let’s see how you can make yourself super rich from the climate crisis!   1 - Set up an energy company solely mining fossil fuels 2 - Tell a hig…

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February 23, 2023 at 6:17 PM

£57 billion in profits while destroying the planet!

April 21st-24th is our way to challenge this injustice. Shell. BP. And now British Gas owner, Centrica.What do they all have in common? You guessed it John - between them they’ve raked in over £57 billion in profits from an industry which is destroying our planet, while t…

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February 22, 2023 at 7:51 AM

Can you give us some feedback, John?

Take a one question survey about The Big One Hi John,   I noticed you haven’t added your name to say you’re coming to The Big One yet, our huge climate action at the Houses of Parliament from 21st - 24th April.   I’m currently working on the digital campaig…

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February 17, 2023 at 10:31 AM

Big Oil does it again

Gas companies profit in the face of mass extinction. Dear John, The Oil Giants were in the news again yesterday: Centrica (British Gas) made £3.3 billion profit in the last year alone.The same year we saw our energy bills double - and more scorched harvest…

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February 14, 2023 at 11:21 AM

Let’s share the love!

Can you help bring some love to Parliament, John? Hi John,From April 21st members of this Government will have their heads turned. They will witness 100,000 people surrounding the Houses of Parliament to demand an end to the fossil fuel era. Will you help m…

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February 10, 2023 at 12:18 PM

Global Newsletter 73: F**k Davos, Love Degrowth!

Capitalism can’t change gears and is driving us off a cliff. If we want an economy that works, we need to embrace degrowth. (Web version in English) (Spanish and French versions coming soon!) In this issue: Degrowth | Lützerath vs Coal Mine | Finland’s Forest Blockades | …

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February 7, 2023 at 12:09 PM

Join us on zoom, John

Hear the plan for The Big One and help make our Government act John, last week, BP announced billions of pounds in profit, made from dirty fossil fuels. Our government did nothing. Meanwhile, the UK is way off track in meeting the climate targets it set its…

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January 26, 2023 at 10:51 AM

10,000 people and counting...

We’re creating an unstoppable force, John John, the 10,000th person has just added their name to say they’ll be at Parliament for The Big One, from April 21st!  Together, we’re building a truly unstoppable movement (and we’d love you to add your name to b…

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January 21, 2023 at 8:21 AM

It's 3 months until The Big One, John

It will be like nothing we’ve done before John, it’s now exactly 3 months until 100,000 people gather at the Houses of Parliament for the start of the biggest climate protest the UK has ever seen. We wanted to make sure you know everything you need about th…

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