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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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May 23, 2024 at 6:05 PM

Restore Nature Now – 22nd June

Come to the UK’s biggest-ever nature march in June Hello John On Saturday 22nd June thousands of us – including some familiar faces such as Chris Packham, pictured below – will be marching for nature in central London. It will be …

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May 18, 2024 at 12:04 PM

Grab a role at Restore Nature Now

We’re looking for stewards for 22nd June Hello John Restore Nature Now, next month’s mega demonstration, will be supported by helpful, friendly stewards along the march route. Could you be one of them? You will be one of hundreds of volunteers from across…

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May 16, 2024 at 3:31 PM

Hear the voices of resistance

The annual summit you’ve probably never heard of has been to London and jetted off home. Hi JohnImagine this: A global summit for new oil and gas 'business opportunities' - sponsored by companies like Shell, Exxon Mobil and Total - held in a secret location revealed just …

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May 15, 2024 at 7:57 AM

Chris Packham joins the XR Open Call - watch now!

Air, land, water and woods - let’s Restore Nature Now Hello John 100s of organisations coming together on 22 June on the streets of London to demand change - like the Big One, but BIGGER!  There’s something for everyone, volunteer for a role, he…

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May 10, 2024 at 1:25 PM

Global Newsletter 88: Peaceful Protest Wins!

From corporate divestment to landmark court rulings to political concessions, April has been full of wins for the climate movement. (Web version in English, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Spanish, Polish & Portuguese!) Red Rebel celebrate a Belgian blockade by the EU pa…

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May 7, 2024 at 4:33 PM

Porky pies vs. people power

Here are some of the actions we've taken recently Hello JohnIt’s called a struggle because it’s hard. But over the past few months, you’ve shown again and again that there’s hope. You’ve brought climate- and nature-wreckers to light and campaigned, with ima…

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May 4, 2024 at 6:39 PM

Information session for Restore Nature Now

Join the open call next Sunday at 7pm Hello John, Restore Nature Now is a massive movement of over 100 organisations including the National Trust, RSPB, Friends of the Earth, Greenpeace and Extinction Rebellion.?This summer (22nd June - save the date!) we w…

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April 25, 2024 at 3:47 PM

⭐ Big Give fundraiser success ⭐

Operation Twice The Impact: Complete! Hello John, Last Thursday, we shared our mission to raise £30,000 which the Big Give would match. Impressively, within four days this movement pulled together and smashed it! 🎉 🥳  XRUK will now receive a whopping £65,…

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April 24, 2024 at 11:21 AM

Restore Nature Now - Saturday June 22nd - London

A year on from The Big One - we’re joining the biggest, brightest, most biodiverse event of the year! Hello John, It’s been just over a year since The Big One burst on to the streets of London in a colourful and powerful display of love and care for nature.…

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April 22, 2024 at 3:56 PM

Your impact doubled this Earth Day

Together, with love and courage, we stand for life on Earth. We must rebel. Hello John We are witnesses to ecocide and know that Earth is facing undeniable destruction. Every step activists take is being met with growing red tape to silence and oppress us…

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April 20, 2024 at 7:19 PM

Your action is our strength

Silence across the world commemorating the human destruction of life and nature on Earth - bringing extinction ever closer. Hello John, Today we held a funeral for nature. Thousands paid tribute to the biodiversity murdered by greedy, power hungry and neg…

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April 18, 2024 at 11:12 AM

You’re urgently needed!

Double your impact! Donate to XR today, and it will be matched pound for pound ✊🏽 Hello John Here is an incredible opportunity for you to get involved with! This year, XRUK is part of the Big Give’s Green Match Fund which doubles your donation!We only hav…

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April 13, 2024 at 8:42 AM

Global Newsletter 87: Octopussy Riot!

A new rebel alliance has been disrupting North Sea oil infrastructure across Europe, and performing punk songs on shipping containers. (Web version in English, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Spanish, Polish & Portuguese!) Actions in Denmark, Ecuador, Australia, and Keny…

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March 11, 2024 at 2:04 PM

What we've been up to this year

Here are some of the actions we've taken so far this year Hello JohnLast month was the hottest on record for England and Wales. Last year was the hottest year ever, across the globe. Those in power don’t seem to care, but you do.You have shown your love and…

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March 3, 2024 at 9:31 AM

How you impact Extinction Rebellion

The influence XR has on the world is inspiring, in part you make this possible Hi John,   Did you see what we did? This week Extinction Rebellion worked with organisations worldwide to expose the truth and demand urgent change in profit driven businesses.   …

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February 28, 2024 at 8:06 PM

How XR pricks the insurance world’s conscience

Have you ever wondered what a human ‘Blockade For Life’ looks like? Hi John   Today we took courageous, bold and stunning action! It started in a park, became an 800 rebel-strong human chain around the tubular industrial monstrosity housing ‘Lloyds of London.’ …

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February 27, 2024 at 7:32 PM

Ensure oil doesn’t drown the planet

If oil rigs aren’t insured…. they’re not built! Fossil fuel projects can’t exist without insurance. Hi John   Sometimes, the truth is simple. Fossil fuel projects can’t exist without insurance. So today, rebels went suited and booted with their astounding bladder strength…

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February 22, 2024 at 8:02 PM

Five ways to get involved

You can take action next week Hello John Next week, we’re taking on the insurance industry and we need you.Here are 5 ways you can get involved:1. Learn Monday is a day for learning including talks on learning from the West Cumbria coal mine campaign; and…

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February 20, 2024 at 1:09 PM

Non-Violent Direct Action For Beginners

Get training and support to step into NVDA Hello JohnNext week will see mass action against those who have the power to give all of us a fighting chance: the insurance giants. We’ll be visiting some of the 20 companies that insure 70% of fossil fuel projects. There are wa…

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February 18, 2024 at 6:55 PM

What's coming up

Join us as we target the biggest and most destructive insurers Hello JohnInsurance is the Achilles heel of the fossil fuel industry. Without it, proposed new oil, gas and coal projects simply cannot happen. The good news is that insurance companies are vu…

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February 15, 2024 at 9:41 PM

Want to act? Here’s your opportunity

Learn about upcoming actions at a call on Wednesday Hello John Pressure on insurers has resulted in big wins around the world. Join us this coming Wednesday to hear about how we can win again.  Register for the session All are we…

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February 8, 2024 at 1:04 PM

What’s the plan for 2024?

Mini rebellions, monthly themes and the general election Hello JohnWhat’s the plan for 2024? Join us on Sunday to hear about the new actions strategy including: What nonviolent direct action (NVDA) looks like in 2024 How we're building a communit…

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February 1, 2024 at 6:03 PM

What's insurance got to do with the climate crisis?

Insurance execs can be climate heroes Hello JohnNo insurance, no fossil fuels. It’s that simple. Fossil fuel projects need three things to operate: permits, money and insurance. Insurers give companies like Shell, BP and ExxonMobil the ability to drill as t…

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January 27, 2024 at 5:36 PM

Flying into extinction

Greta Thunberg joined Extinction Rebellion today to remind private jet setters the harm they cause Hi JohnIt’s a tough old life, trying to double the operations of an airport for private jets - especially when Extinction Rebellion arrive with Greta Thunberg, Friends of th…

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January 25, 2024 at 6:04 PM

A strategic and powerful way to tackle the climate crisis

Insurers have the power to give us all a better future Hello John Don't insure projects that destroy our planet! That's the message we're taking to insurers for a full week of actions from Monday 26th February to Sunday 3rd March. Actions will take place in…

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January 12, 2024 at 12:14 PM

Global Newsletter 84: Reasons To Be Cheerful

2023 was bleak, but rebels and their allies also achieved many inspiring victories last year. Let’s remember some of the best. (Web version in English, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Polish, Portuguese & Spanish!) Earth Uprising activists protest a new motorway in Franc…

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January 4, 2024 at 4:31 PM

Until we win - It’s not over!

XRUK is gearing up for actions so massive they can't be overlooked. We stand for all life on earth. Hi John,Deceitful ‘leaders’ and ‘decision-makers’ enrage us as we enter 2024. Unapologetically breaking promises, compulsively lying and gloating at soaring corporate profi…

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January 1, 2024 at 9:04 AM

Acts of resistance and hope

Here are some of the actions we've taken in the UK in 2023 Hello JohnWhat a year. More record-breaking extreme weather events than ever before. Twenty-one species gone extinct. Our first day of 2C global heating.And yet our government has invited in more oi…

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December 21, 2023 at 12:47 PM

We must keep trying

COP failed. We won’t.` Hello John"COP28 is the fossil fuel industry’s dream outcome, because it looks like progress, but isn’t" - Professor Mike Berners-LeeIt’s been a busy December. As part of the Climate Justice Coalition, we came out for a global day of …

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December 15, 2023 at 12:53 PM

Global Newsletter 83: Dirty Deals in Dubai, People Power in Panama.

Greenwashing by the UAE is leading to mass eviction in Kenya, while mass protest is closing mines in Panama. (Web version in English, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Polish, Portuguese & Spanish!) The COP28 President attends a meeting in Dubai on the day the people of Pa…

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December 14, 2023 at 6:52 PM

They’re still farting around!

World leaders really don’t get what ‘climate emergency’ means THE WORLD IS BURNING. BUT EVEN AT A CLIMATE SUMMIT, OUR LEADERS ARE JUST FARTING AROUND Hi John,COP28 has been a wild ride, and here at XRUK we're super excited about all its many achi…

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December 9, 2023 at 7:31 PM

What planet are they on?!

This week the UN climate talks have failed us yet again. What planet are they on? Hi John, COP strikes again. The president of COP28, Sultan Al Jaber, has claimed there is “no science” indicating that a phase-out of fossil fuels is needed to restrict global…

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