Extinction Rebellion Protests Supporting Climate Bill Spark ‘Free Speech’ Controversy
Extinction Rebellion (XR) has officially had its first round of organized protests since the “Autumn Uprising” in 2019 brought large parts of commuting London to a standstill. The latest protests kicked off on Tuesday September 1 with nearly two weeks
Climate Crisis: Why Should We Panic Now
Editor's note: Today, actor Keira Knightley has unveiled a short animation film entitled "Climate Crisis and Why We Should Panic Now". Translated into 14 different languages, it's the second of a two-part explainer video series for Extinction Rebellion, focusing on
Melody for Rebellion: Interview With ALBA
Not only can musicians touch our hearts and make us dance, they can also use their melodies to launch a rebellion. That is exactly what London-based singer, guitarist, and songwriter ALBA is doing. Her latest single “Mass Extinction” was released
Surviving Climate Change: Can Democracy Save Us?
Could democracy save us from climate change? Liberal Democracy doesn't appear to be able to address climate change or the underlying economic system that’s causing it. When things are good, Democracy works just fine and there’s plenty of time to explore
The Climate Emergency: How Humanity Can Avoid the Fate of Dinosaurs
The climate emergency makes the comparison between humans and dinosaurs inescapable: Both face extinction from a climate crisis. But with a difference. The dinosaurs didn’t bring it on themselves. An asteroid hitting Earth and a giant volcano did it for
Scenes From a Rebellion
On April 15, Extinction Rebellion groups around the world are planning mass civil disobedience to force governments into action over climate and ecological breakdown. In London, thousands of people will block key roads for several days, with the intention of
Compelled to Rebel
I’ve worked in the environment sector for a long time and, increasingly, in the world of sustainability. I advise and coach organizations to assess their environmental impact by working with people to reconsider current approaches in their work and change