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Extinction Rebellion (abbreviated as XR) is a UK-founded global environmental movement, [10] [11] with the stated aim of using nonviolent civil disobedience to compel government action to avoid tipping points in the climate system, biodiversity loss, and the risk of social and ecological collapse.
Extinction Rebellion (XR), a 2018 UK-founded environmental movement, [1] [2] has since spread to the rest of Europe, the United States, and other countries, forming an international "non-violent civil disobedience" movement through mass protest. [3] XR carries out demonstrations to highlight governments' inaction on climate change.
Julian Roger Hallam [1] (born 1965/1966) [2] is an environmental activist who co-founded Extinction Rebellion, [3] [4] Just Stop Oil, [5] Insulate Britain, [6] the cooperative federation organisation Radical Routes, [7] and the political party Burning Pink. [8]
Gail Marie Bradbrook (born 30 April 1972) is a British environmental activist and molecular biophysicist who co-founded the environmental social movement Extinction Rebellion. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] [ 4 ] Early life and career
Extinction Rebellion Youth (abbreviated as XRY and shortened to XR Youth) is the autonomous youth wing of the global environmental movement Extinction Rebellion (XR), made up of activists under the age of 30. [1]
— Extinction Rebellion UK (@XRebellionUK) September 2, 2022. Two protesters could also be seen with locks around their necks and connected to the front gates of the Houses of Parliament.
Dozens of Extinction Rebellion protesters were detained by police late in the afternoon after ignoring orders to end their blockade. Police said the operation to clear the road was peaceful.
Zion Lights (born June 1984) is a British author and activist known for her environmental work and science communication.. She was a spokesperson for Extinction Rebellion (XR) UK on TV and radio between 2018 and 2020, and founded and edited XR's Hourglass newspaper.