Extinction Rebellion

Reflections on the legacy of philosopher and ‘geologian’ Thomas Berry, ten years after his death.

Extinction Rebellion Scotland holds People’s Assembly in Aberdeen city centre and protests a BP petrol station in Fort William.

Protestor support group Green and Black Cross has publicly criticised Extinction Rebellion's record on safety, security and policing.

A legal support organisation ends work with Extinction Rebellion (XR) following 'serious concerns' about the safety of protesters.

Activists from Extinction Rebellion Glasgow have planted trees in the ground where property developers had previously cut them down.

Westminster and Scottish Parliament declare a climate emergency – but we must make the radical changes needed to keep to 1.5C of warming.

Business and Energy Department survey shows deepening concern about climate breakdown - including among celebrities.

XR is anti-capitalist in practice and principle, but demanding that its critique of capitalism be pushed front-and-centre would destroy the movement.

In an age of selfishness, the achievements of Extinction Rebellion prove we are still capable of taking collective action.

The UK Parliament became the first in the world to declare a climate and environment emergency this May Day. What next?

'The natural world is collapsing because of how we live and we will go with it unless we act now.'

Imagine if a ‘prosperous’ society was one collectively working towards a happy, hopeful, just vision – and not increased GDP. 

XR activists and readers of The Ecologist argue campaign should tackle capitalism and big business while acting locally and engaging with students.

'We are taking the practice ... of non-violent civil disobedience into the European elections'

A Labour motion calling for the UK Parliament to be the first in the world to declare an environment and climate emergency was unanimously passed.

But John McDonnell, Labour's shadow chancellor, invites Extinction Rebellion activists to address the shadow cabinet.

'All our politicians are now operating in a different political landscape'.

'For young people, the climate emergency is the cause of their generation. And we in older generations must face up to this seriously.'

Natascha Engel says environmental activists "highly successful" in curbing fracking.

'Thank you for what you have done this week. It is enormous. It is beyond words. We are here for all of us. And together we are all we need.'

Extinction Rebellion hits the financial district - echoing Occupy London protests that began in 2011 and lasted months.

The Extinction Rebellion announces it will 'voluntarily end the Marble Arch and Parliament Square blockades' and promises more to come.

Elliott Cuciurean, 20, pictured, escapes fine after Extinction Rebellion arrest. And Justin Kenrick is 'proud' son Saul has courage of his convictions.

Extinction Rebellion protest enters second week.