Extinction Rebellion · [email protected]

February 11, 2022 at 12:51 PM

Global Newsletter 61: Kill The Spills

Oil spills have already devastated multiple coastlines this year. Rebels all over the world rose like water to protect the oceans. (Web version in English) Rebels rally in Johannesburg, South Africa as part of the Global Coastline Rebellion. In this issue: Global Coastline …

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Extinction Rebellion · [email protected]

January 14, 2022 at 1:50 PM

Global Newsletter 60: Resistance Is Fertile

We celebrate some precious victories for XR, and investigate the new climate groups making headlines around the world. (Web version in English) (Subscribe to this Newsletter) This student supporter of Insulate Britain is currently in prison for his brave civil resistance. I…

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Extinction Rebellion · [email protected]

December 10, 2021 at 2:15 PM

Global Newsletter 59: Face Your Fear

Eco-anxiety is on the rise worldwide. But what is eco-anxiety? How does it manifest? What should you do if you have it? Read on. (Web version in English... More languages incoming!) (Subscribe to this Newsletter.) Danish rebels make it to the executive top floor of Total’s S…

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Extinction Rebellion · [email protected]

November 16, 2021 at 12:48 PM

Global Newsletter 58: The End of The World As We Know It

COP26 has failed and world leaders have left 1.5C to die, while breathing new life into the fossil fuel industry. (Web version in English... More languages incoming!) (Subscribe to this Newsletter.) An indigenous woman comforts a weeping Red Rebel in Glasgow during COP26. I…

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XR Global Newsletter · [email protected]

November 9, 2021 at 1:40 PM

Issue 57: COP Is Killing Us!

While the leaders of the Global North sink to new depths at COP26, rebels in the Global South have risen up. (Web version in English... More languages incoming!) (Subscribe to this Newsletter.) Protestors from all over the globe march together outside COP26. Photo: Gareth Mo…

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Extinction Rebellion · [email protected]

October 15, 2021 at 11:28 AM

Preparing For The Worst: Global Newsletter 56

While the world burns, ministers met in Milan for Pre-COP, a warm up summit for the main event in Glasgow. (Web version in English. More languages incoming!) (Subscribe to this Newsletter) A Red Rebel takes the Milan Metro to get to the Pre-COP rebellion in the city’s centr…

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Extinction Rebellion · [email protected]

September 10, 2021 at 12:34 PM

Global Newsletter 55: Power to the People! Rebellion Returns!

After a season of extreme weather and complacent politicians, a wave of rebellion has swept across Europe. (Web version in English... More languages coming soon!) (Subscribe to this Newsletter.) FINT rebels (female, intersex, non-binary and trans) celebrate setting up a new…

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Extinction Rebellion · [email protected]

July 16, 2021 at 12:05 PM

Nowhere is Safe: Global Newsletter 53

The devastating heat wave that hit mild regions of North America has shown that the Climate & Ecological Crisis can strike anywhere. (Web versions in English & French. More languages incoming!) (Subscribe to this Newsletter.) An Italian rebel greets the G20 finance m…

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Extinction Rebellion · [email protected]

June 18, 2021 at 11:32 AM

The Not So Magnificent Seven: Global Newsletter 52

Rebels were determined to make this G7 different. But the leaders of the seven wealthiest democratic nations have failed us yet again. (Web version in English. More languages incoming!) Dead mermaids line the beach while the G7 serves up stale empty promises. In this issue:…

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Francesca, Extinction Rebellion UK · [email protected]

June 17, 2021 at 11:01 AM

Who's guilty?

You probably recognise John Lynes. He’s the 93 year old rebel from Hastings who’s been risking his liberty for the planet since XR began, and long before that. Dear John You probably recognise John Lynes. He’s the 93 year old rebel from Hastings who’s been risking his liberty…

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Sarah, Extinction Rebellion UK · [email protected]

June 8, 2021 at 11:04 AM

XRUK is back on the streets!

We are rising up out of lock down to demand truth and action NOW Dear John 2021 is a pivotal year for the planet, and all eyes are on the UK. Right now, World leaders are convening in Cornwall for the G7 summit; they’ll gather again in Glasgow for the crucial COP26 climate …

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Sarah, Extinction Rebellion UK · [email protected]

May 27, 2021 at 11:00 AM

We’re standing in solidarity to Kill the Bill

This Saturday, thousands will take to the streets to defend our right to peaceful protest Dear John On Saturday, thousands of UK citizens will take to the streets in a family-friendly national day of action to Kill the Bill. Under the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bi…

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Extinction Rebellion · [email protected]

May 14, 2021 at 11:44 AM

The Power of One: Global Newsletter 51

Rebellion of One is a new way to rebel using multiple one-person roadblocks. It’s happening all over the world and it works! (Web version in English, Czech, French. More languages incoming!) A Rebellion of One in Warsaw, Poland. Sign: ‘I'm a resident of this beautiful planet…

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XR UK · [email protected]

May 2, 2021 at 11:40 AM

UK Newsletter: Rebellion of One Special!

After years of political inaction on the climate and ecological crisis, these rebels could no longer be bystanders. “My dream of being a mother has been taken from me by politicians set on business as usual.” Photo: Gavan Goulder Dear rebel, Rebellion has returned to the…

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XR UK · [email protected]

April 27, 2021 at 1:29 PM

DO OR DIE: The 2021 XR UK Strategy is here!

Read to find out what the plan is this year. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …

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Sarah, Extinction Rebellion UK · [email protected]

April 25, 2021 at 6:01 PM

We took on Shell - and won!

It's not every day that XRUK has a win that feels THIS BIG Dear John It's not every day that XRUK has a win that feels THIS BIG. On Friday, six magnificent rebels, charged with criminal damage against Shell HQ, were all found ‘not guilty’ in Southwark Crown Court. Despite …

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Extinction Rebellion · [email protected]

April 16, 2021 at 1:30 PM

The Scientists Have Had Enough: Global Newsletter 50

Scientists are rising up! And any scientific institution that accepts the climate crisis but doesn’t act as if there is one is a target. (Web version in English, Czech, French, Italian, Portuguese. More languages incoming!) (Subscribe to this Newsletter.) 2 scientists throw…

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Sarah, Extinction Rebellion UK · [email protected]

April 15, 2021 at 12:06 PM

You're invited to an exclusive screening

Join an XRUK screening of 'The Race to Save the World', plus a panel discussion ​between the film's US activists and XRUK's very own rebels Dear John, To get you in the mood for a summer of love and rage, you are invited to an exclusive screening of The Race to Save the World…

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XR UK · [email protected]

April 14, 2021 at 12:28 PM

This is an Uprising: XR's BACK

Who's feeling restless? Here's something to get excited for. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …

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Sarah, Extinction Rebellion UK · [email protected]

March 15, 2021 at 6:52 PM

Defend our right to protest

Right now in parliament, Priti Patel is trying to make peaceful protest a crime Dear John Protest is a fundamental democratic right, but today it’s in very real danger. Last year Priti Patel branded Extinction Rebellion activists “criminals”. Her solution to the inconvenien…

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XR UK · [email protected]

March 13, 2021 at 8:33 PM

Rebellion of One moved to 1st MAY

Important date change and info on CEE Bill banner drops. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…

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Extinction Rebellion · [email protected]

March 12, 2021 at 5:58 PM

Global Newsletter 49: You Are an Animal

How Animal Rebellion, a sister movement to Extinction Rebellion, has a plant-based vision that’s growing all over the world. (Web version in English. French, Spanish & more languages coming soon!) (Subscribe to this Newsletter) Animal Rebellion in Czech Republic gets ca…

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Sarah · [email protected]

February 25, 2021 at 3:03 PM

This is how we fight greenwash

Dear John Extinction Rebellion has launched a new kind of disruption: TruthTeller.Life is a platform to help workers anonymously whistleblow for the planet and give courage to others to do the same. In any company, employees often feel they don’t have a voice. Fear of punis…

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XR UK · [email protected]

February 17, 2021 at 10:10 AM

What's a 'Rebellion of One'?

Find out about XR's new big thing - solo Rebellions. And more. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …

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Extinction Rebellion · [email protected]

February 12, 2021 at 3:41 PM

Global Newsletter 48: Citizens Assemble!

Our political systems are failing us. Citizens’ assemblies can break the deadlock and deliver the climate policies we need. (Web version available in English & French. More languages coming soon!) (Subscribe here.) Photo: FT Dear rebels, Without a massive mobilisation …

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XR UK · [email protected]

February 3, 2021 at 2:41 PM

Actions: What's still going ahead?

Find out which actions are COVID-possible. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …

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XR UK · [email protected]

January 29, 2021 at 6:40 PM

SenseMaker is LIVE. 🔥 Wanted: Your stories.

Add your voice to the mix and help us work out what the ruddy hell to do next. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …

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Extinction Rebellion · [email protected]

January 15, 2021 at 5:46 PM

Global Newsletter 47: The Law of the Land.

Activists around the world are using existing laws, and creating new ones, to force governments and corporations to act on the climate crisis. (Web version here - now also in French. Other languages on the way!) (Subscribe here.) The Kalahari San - indigenous people whose la…

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XR UK Podcast Team · [email protected]

December 25, 2020 at 3:18 PM

12 Days of Podcasts

The holidays are a perfect time catch up on our well-researched podcasts on a wide variety of climate & ecological topics Dear John Season’s greetings to all of you in the XR family and beyond! We hope that wherever you are, you are celebrating safely with people you love. 20…

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Sarah, Extinction Rebellion UK · [email protected]

December 22, 2020 at 12:46 PM

An XR-mas gift that will help save the planet

Is solving the climate and ecological emergency on your Christmas wish list? I know a rebel who can help... Dear John, Did you know there are hundreds of rebels volunteering full or part time, all year round, across the UK, to help Extinction Rebellion UK change the world?…

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Extinction Rebellion · [email protected]

December 11, 2020 at 1:08 PM

Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is!

Governments’ pledge to cut emissions while their economies profit from fossil fuels and ecocide with impunity. (Read web version here in multiple languages! Sign up here.) Women farmers rise up against sweeping privatisation of Indian agriculture. Photo: PTI Dear rebels, …

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XR UK · [email protected]

December 4, 2020 at 6:12 PM

UK Newsletter 19: Biodiversity is not 'cute'

We're back with the first UK newsletter since the September Rebellion! This one's packed with juicy stories and hot links to keep you informed and (maybe) inspired to keep fighting. (See here for web version, sign up here) This week, the UN Secretary General made a moving sp…

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XR UK · [email protected]

November 20, 2020 at 11:21 AM

FYI: XR’s ‘Big picture’ systems project

Some info about a new(ish) team that’s helping us sort our sh*t out so we can rebel more boldly and coherently in 2021 and beyond! Hi there, A new team is doing some exciting work to shake up XR’s systems and grow our collective strength. It’s called the Systems Realignment …

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Extinction Rebellion · [email protected]

November 12, 2020 at 4:15 PM

Global Newsletter 45: Our Lungs Won't Last.

Politics may feel renewed - but in every corner of the world our forests are under attack. And when they’re gone, so are we. Read the web version here (Czech, French, German & Polish translations coming soon!) Sign up to the newsletter here. Dear rebels, It took four …

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Extinction Rebellion · [email protected]

October 9, 2020 at 12:22 PM

Rebellion and on and on. Global Newsletter 44

Fresh from the streets of Austria, South Africa and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, rebels are rebelling! Yet another Global Newsletter rippling with all your latest news and stories. (See here for web version, sign up to the Newsletter here) - Also, we’re excited to b…

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XR UK · [email protected]

September 12, 2020 at 1:12 PM

Rebel Daily 7: Rebellion wraps up

Topless protests and the pink boat returns: the final 2 days of this September Rebellion were epic. Check it out. (See here for web version, sign up here) Dear rebels, Welcome to Rebel Daily #7 - the last issue of this Rebellion! And what a rebellion it has been. Photo: C…

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XR UK · [email protected]

September 9, 2020 at 9:46 AM

Rebel Daily 6: Climate CSI

It's Day 9, and we're not done yet! Plenty of juicy Rebellion stories in this issue, including a powerful Animal Rebellion occupation, a stunning show at Shell HQ, and the tale of Lightship Greta. (See here for web version, sign up here) Hello rebels, Welcome to Rebel Daily…

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Sarah, Extinction Rebellion UK · [email protected]

September 8, 2020 at 12:29 PM

They're coming for us

Today, we expect Priti Patel to issue a clear instruction to the police to shut down our Rebellion. Dear John Our democratic right to protest is at risk. Today, we expect Priti Patel to issue a clear instruction to the police to shut down our Rebellion. Will you stand up …

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XR UK · [email protected]

September 7, 2020 at 10:44 AM

Rebel Daily 5: We will not be intimidated

It seems we've caused quite a stir. Read all about our weekend of action, on the streets, online and reactions from the corridors of power. (See here for web version; sign up here) Welcome to Rebel Daily #5 - and what an eventful weekend it was! Ugly words from our prime min…

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XR UK · [email protected]

September 5, 2020 at 3:15 PM

Rebel Daily 4: Don’t read the news, be the news

We stopped the press. We broke the news. We’re the story of the day. All this and more in this round-up of day 4 of September Rebellion. (See here for web version; sign up here) Dear rebels, Welcome to our Rebel Daily #4 - some of the only news available today! A team of o…

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XR UK · [email protected]

September 5, 2020 at 11:21 AM

Breaking news

Overnight, rebels in bamboo towers and in 'lock-topusses' prevented The Sun and The Times from getting out. Join in this newsworthy action today to build the momentum and shout our message loud and clear! FREE THE TRUTH Dear rebel, Last night we blockaded News Corp’s print p…

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Francesca, Extinction Rebellion UK · [email protected]

September 4, 2020 at 2:15 PM

Arrest can be frightening

Last night, around 200 rebels were unlawfully arrested Dear John Last night, police unlawfully blocked around 200 Extinction Rebellion protesters from leaving Lambeth Bridge - and arrested every one of them. These rebels were not planning to get arrested. They were not give…

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XR UK · [email protected]

September 4, 2020 at 11:24 AM

Rebel Daily 3: Pop the kettle on, ‘Authoritarian Regime’ is starting

Find out what the police has been up to. See our carnival clowns, naked Welsh beauties, and pink slaughter truck. Another fierce and loving day on the streets and online. (See here for web version; sign up here) The Macho Enforcement Team (MET) shows its muscle. Photo: Gare…

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XR UK · [email protected]

September 3, 2020 at 12:06 PM

Rebel Daily 2: If the trees die, so do we

Ever tried to breathe without lungs? Read on to catch up on Day 2 of the Rebellion. Props include bamboo tripods, blue paint and a bear suit. (See here for web version, sign up here) On the first day, we found our feet and planted them in our public spaces. On the second d…

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XR UK · [email protected]

September 2, 2020 at 10:33 AM

Rebel Daily 1: Boats, Bills and and Boris the Bank Engine

Aaaaaaand we’re off! Catch up on what happened on Day 1 of Rebellion in Manchester, London and Cardiff. Featuring pirates, skeletons, and a floating tea party. (See here for web version; sign up here) Arrrrgh! Consider the CEE bill, me hearties! Photo: Gareth Morris You wo…

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XR UK · [email protected]

August 26, 2020 at 2:02 PM

Just one day to go! Get Ready for This!

It’s Rebellion time again! Find everything you need to know for the Rebellion here and more (See here for web version, sign up here) Dear rebels, It is all happening this weekend!! All across the country, action plans are being fine-tuned, props are getting a final layer…

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Extinction Rebellion · [email protected]

August 23, 2020 at 4:18 PM

Gluttons for Change. Global Newsletter 42

New global rebellion dates announced. Check out the latest XR actions across the Middle East, Asia and Europe. Volunteers needed! What are you waiting for? Involve yourself. (See here for web version, sign up here) Photo: XR Israel Dear rebels, Every day we move close…

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XR UK · [email protected]

August 19, 2020 at 2:09 PM

2 Weeks to Rebellion - Are you ready?

Our September Rebellion draws nearer every day - here's what you need to know to be ready to rebel safely and in a (hopefully) organised fashion. Dear rebels, The Rebellion is less than two weeks away!! (Almost) Everything you need to know about the Rebellion is in this …

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Anil, Extinction Rebellion UK · [email protected]

August 11, 2020 at 2:16 PM

I am not voiceless anymore

I’m Anil. I’ve joined my local XR group, and I’m not feeling voiceless any more Hi John, My name is Anil. I’d been putting off joining climate activism for a long time - partly because of the need to work hard to pay bills, the family commitments - and mostly, the Fear. Th…

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XR UK · [email protected]

August 6, 2020 at 1:25 PM

UK Newsletter 17: Fast and Furiously Non-violent

Check out essential Rebellion planning resources and get the latest info on September right here. Also, catch up on the inspiring actions of your fellow rebels, this time using origami and umbrellas as well as banners to make a point. (See here for web version; sign up here) …

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