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Extinction Rebellion (XR) is a global movement that uses non-violent civil disobedience in an attempt to halt mass extinction and minimize the risk of social collapse. On 31st October 2018, British activists assembled on Parliament Square in London to announce a Declaration of Rebellion against the UK Government. The next few weeks were a whirlwind. Six thousand rebels converged on London to peacefully block five major bridges across the Thames. Trees were planted in the middle of Parliament Square, and hole was dug there to bury a coffin representing our future. Rebels super-glued themselves to the gates of Buckingham Palace as they read a letter to the Queen. Extinction Rebellion was born. The call to rebel swiftly became global, with groups popping up the following week in Europe, the US, and soon after the world over. Leaderless and truly global, each new group makes the movement stronger, bringing in new perspectives, wisdom, expertise, energy and inspiration.
XR wants 3 things of people in government and positions of power:
- Tell the Truth. All institutions must communicate the danger we are in. …
- Act Now. Every part of society must act now to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to net zero…
- Decide Together….
You can get involved here.