Season of Disruption
XR reflects: what we learned from the Autumn Uprising
Season of disruption — The last disruption was described as the ‘difficult second album’, with unlawful bans, violence and misguided targeting. So what lessons can be taken forward?
Written by: Extinction Rebellion Scotland
Local activism is vital in the climate crisis fight
Grassroots action — Hope for the Future is a climate charity which works to equip communities, groups and individuals across the country to communicate the urgency of climate change with their local politicians. Here, a team member explains why grassroots action is an essential part of getting climate change at the forefront of the political agenda.
Written by: Georgina Collins
UK protestors call for war on the hostile environment
Season of disruption — Just one day after 39 bodies were found in a lorry in Essex, activists took action against targets – including the Home Office and coach company W&H Tours – allegedly associated with deportation.
Written by: Ben Smoke
A week on the streets with XR’s Red Rebel Brigade
Season of disruption — Writer and photographer Peter Brooks braves the heckles with the most enigmatic faction of the Extinction Rebellion uprisings.
Written by: Peter Brooks
What would the world look like if ecocide was law?
Season of disruption — In the face of a climate emergency, activists are fighting to see environmental destruction recognised as an international crime. By prosecuting those who harm the planet, individuals would finally be held to account – a victory that would change everything.
Written by: Jojo Mehta and Talia Woodin
Clive Lewis: ‘Politicians rely on people to be ignorant’
Season of disruption — The Shadow Treasury Secretary discusses greenwashing, bullshit, and his hopes for a radical future with school strikers Noga Levy-Rapoport and Al Shadjerah.
Written by: Ben Smoke
You can’t have climate justice without migrant justice
Season of disruption — It’s time for a radical, brave and global solution to the climate crisis – we can’t afford to have solutions for some, but not all.
Written by: Minnie Rahman
Room for change: the problem with Extinction Rebellion
Season of disruption — The activist group has laid its foundations, but now it needs to grow – and the only way it can do that is by broadening its message, argues writer and activist Ben Smoke.
Written by: Ben Smoke