Environment
Cops launch major attack on International Rebellion
09 October 2019Chaotic scenes filled the streets of central London as police fought to throw Extinction Rebellion protesters off the streets
The cops aren’t on our side
08 October 2019Police actions against Extinction Rebellion (XR) show their job is to ensure business as usual under capitalism.
Climate rebellion must beware of false friends
08 October 2019False friends are clustering around the climate movement. They know that millions of people across the world support climate action to avert catastrophe. Instead of denying the need for it, they pose as sympathetic but “reasonable”.
International Rebellion over climate change reaches 60 countries
08 October 2019Organisers say rebels in around 60 countries will take action during the two-week International Rebellion.
The things they say - on the International Rebellion
08 October 2019‘Police blasted on eco anarchy’
International Rebellion day two - defiance and debates ignite the climate movement
08 October 2019The Extinction Rebellion (XR) rising in London at the start of this week was defiant, determined and a huge boost to the climate movement.
Activists defy cops to hold sites in London on first day of climate rebellion
07 October 2019The first day of Extinction Rebellion’s (XR) occupation of London on Monday was shaped by resistance—and police repression.
Thousands descend on London as international climate rebellion begins
07 October 2019Thousands of rebels poured onto the streets of central London early on Monday morning to demand urgent and dramatic action on the climate emergency.
Cops clamp down on climate activists ahead of International Rebellion
06 October 2019A brutal show of force from the Metropolitan police on Saturday saw cops swoop in on one of Extinction Rebellion’s (XR) warehouses, confiscate equipment and arrest activists.
What can we do about rising sea levels?
06 October 2019Sea levels are rising faster than ever before with catastrophic consequences for human survival and animal and marine life.
Up to 30,000 get ready to join Extinction Rebellion climate action in London
04 October 2019“We’re going to make rebellion something everyone wants to do,” declared Extinction Rebellion (XR), just days ahead of its occupation of central London.
Three million join second day of strikes over climate change
01 October 2019Some three million people joined a huge climate strike across 28 countries on Friday of last week.
LETTERS - Action in workplaces helps build a climate for strikes
30 September 2019People at work have been talking about the global climate strike on Friday 20 September all week.
Extinction Rebellion activists say – ‘Climate rebellion is making history’
30 September 2019Tens of thousands of people will be occupying central London in October demanding action over climate change. Extinction Rebellion activists spoke to Sarah Bates about why the action matters—and how it’s making an impact
Thousands protest in Manchester as Tory party conference begins
29 September 2019Chants of, “Stop Boris!” rang out in Manchester on Sunday as up to 5,000 people marched against the Tories, who were gathering for their party conference.
Big strikes and protests in New Zealand kick off day of action over climate change
27 September 2019A huge climate strike has hit New Zealand, where 170,000 people have walked out to demand climate justice.
Labour conference backs strong climate action despite some union opposition
25 September 2019Delegates passed a motion calling for a ban on fracking and achieving zero carbon emissions by 2030,
Letters—Progressive groups listed on cop ‘counter-terror’ list
24 September 2019A counter-terrorism document giving advice to workers includes left wing groups in its safeguarding bulletin—alongside proscribed terrorist organisations.
After historic day on 20 September - build a bigger climate movement
23 September 2019Friday 20 September 2019 will go down in history as a key date in the fight against climate catastrophe.
20 September global climate strikes—as they happen
20 September 2019Workers and students are taking action against catastrophic climate change today. We're reporting on all the protests and rallies across Britain and internationally. Come back often for regular updates.
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