Climate protesters block London Stock Exchange
5 years, 8 months ago

Climate protesters block London Stock Exchange

The Quint  

London, April 25 Environmental activist group Extinction Rebellion blocked the entrance to the London Stock Exchange on Thursday as climate change protests continued in the British capital. In another tweet, the group revealed that other activists had climbed onto a train in London's Canary Wharf station for the second time in a week, reports CNN. Last week, three Extinction Rebellion activists were arrested at the same station after two glued themselves to the top of a train, and a third glued himself to the side. More than 1,000 protesters were arrested last week when the group took over locations in London such as Parliament Square, Oxford Circus and Waterloo Bridge.

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Just Stop Oil activists block Gatwick airport security entrance in London
5 months, 1 week ago

Just Stop Oil activists block Gatwick airport security entrance in London

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Just Stop Oil protesters have blocked an entrance to a security search area at Gatwick airport …

British climate protesters who plotted highway shutdown given record harsh prison sentences
5 months, 3 weeks ago

British climate protesters who plotted highway shutdown given record harsh prison sentences

Associated Press  

LONDON — Five climate activists who planned a protest to cause gridlock and block traffic over four days on a major highway circling London were sentenced Thursday to as much as five years in prison. The group’s disruptive tactics — from tossing tomato soup on Van Gogh’s “Sunflowers” painting at the National Gallery to spraying orange paint on Stonehenge to …

Extinction Rebellion climate activists jailed for disrupting West Gate Bridge traffic in Melbourne
10 months ago

Extinction Rebellion climate activists jailed for disrupting West Gate Bridge traffic in Melbourne

ABC  

In short: A magistrate has sentenced two Extinction Rebellion protesters to 21 days in prison for blocking Melbourne's West Gate Bridge with a rental truck on Tuesday. A magistrate has sentenced two Extinction Rebellion protesters to 21 days in prison for blocking Melbourne's West Gate Bridge with a rental truck on Tuesday. Extinction Rebellion members Deanna "Violet" Coco, 33, and …

Extinction Rebellion begins protest in streets of central London
1 year, 8 months ago

Extinction Rebellion begins protest in streets of central London

The Independent  

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Extinction Rebellion ‘expects up to 50,000 protesters’ on day of London Marathon
1 year, 8 months ago

Extinction Rebellion ‘expects up to 50,000 protesters’ on day of London Marathon

The Independent  

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Extinction Rebellion launches four-day mass action in London
1 year, 8 months ago

Extinction Rebellion launches four-day mass action in London

Al Jazeera  

Activists take part in ‘The Big One’ event in the UK capital to demand the government do more to tackle the climate crisis. “This is about broadening the invite and bringing far more people in far more groups on board,” said Clare Farrell, the co-founder of the group known as XR, on Friday. “For a lot of people, going on …

700 climate activists arrested at XR demonstration on A12 in The Hague, 4 activists became unwell
1 year, 9 months ago

700 climate activists arrested at XR demonstration on A12 in The Hague, 4 activists became unwell

NL Times  

About 700 climate activists were arrested on Saturday at the Extinction Rebellion demonstration on the A12 highway in The Hague, according to the police. Furthermore, four Extinction Rebellion activists became unwell in The Hague on Saturday. The activists could also get dry clothes there if they got wet from the water cannon at the demonstration. A spokesperson for Extinction Rebellion …

Six arrested after climate activists block central London bridge
1 year, 10 months ago

Six arrested after climate activists block central London bridge

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Six people were arrested after climate activists blocked a major …

A12 open again after Extinction Rebellion protest, more than 500 people arrested
1 year, 11 months ago

A12 open again after Extinction Rebellion protest, more than 500 people arrested

NL Times  

The A12 highway near The Hague was reopened to traffic shortly after 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, according to the police. "We are very happy with the attention this action received," said a spokesperson and explained that the day generally went well and safely. Tijdens de #A12 demonstratie van vandaag zijn tenminste vier journalisten gearresteerd. @NVJ #Persvrijheid #Demonstratierecht — Extinction Rebellion …

Hundreds arrested at climate protest on A12 in The Hague
1 year, 11 months ago

Hundreds arrested at climate protest on A12 in The Hague

Dutch News  

Hundreds of climate activists were arrested in The Hague after blocking the A12 highway in both ways on Saturday afternoon in protest at government subsidies for fossil fuels such as oil and gas. By late afternoon, police said at least 200 people were arrested but Extinction Rebellion, which organised the protest, said some 500 people had been picked up. And …

200 people arrested at Extinction Rebellion protest, A12 is empty again
1 year, 11 months ago

200 people arrested at Extinction Rebellion protest, A12 is empty again

NL Times  

The police arrested 200 people at the demonstration of the climate action group Extinction Rebellion on the A12 highway in The Hague for blocking the Utrechtseban, the police reported on Saturday. Also, activist Lucas Winnips went to blockade the A12 highway despite the area ban and was arrested by the police. Ook Lucas Winnips is gearresteerd https://t.co/5vPFAuzN5O pic.twitter.com/qLpDHKVKBJ — de …

Hundreds of Extinction Rebellion activists block the A12 in The Hague
1 year, 11 months ago

Hundreds of Extinction Rebellion activists block the A12 in The Hague

NL Times  

Hundreds of climate activists walked onto the A12 in The Hague around 12 p.m. on Saturday to form a blockade there. Extinction Rebellion activists marched onto the highway despite police warnings. The climate action group Extinction Rebellion expected over a thousand people to participate in the blockade of the A12 highway in The Hague on Saturday at 12 p.m. In …

A group best known for its disruptive climate protests is hitting pause just as others are ramping up. Here’s why
2 years ago

A group best known for its disruptive climate protests is hitting pause just as others are ramping up. Here’s why

CNN  

CNN — Climate activist group Extinction Rebellion is best known for its attention-grabbing tactics. Extinction Rebellion climate change protesters demonstrate during a rally in Trafalgar Square in London on Wednesday, October 16. Isabel Infantes/AFP via Getty Images Doctors join Extinction Rebellion activists to demonstrate for the sixth day running in Trafalgar Square on October 12. Yui Mok/AP Climate activists participate …

Police union worried about winter full of climate protests
2 years, 1 month ago

Police union worried about winter full of climate protests

NL Times  

The Dutch police union NPB is very concerned about Extinction Rebellion’s plans to protest for the climate in the coming months. “These unannounced actions are a problem,” Struijs said about an Extinction Rebellion protest on Saturday. If these actions attract thousands of demonstrators, you have days of work.” On Saturday, about 300 Extinction Rebellion protesters blocked the Utrechtsebaan of the …

About 150 Extinction Rebellion protesters arrested on A12 in The Hague
2 years, 1 month ago

About 150 Extinction Rebellion protesters arrested on A12 in The Hague

NL Times  

The A12 near The Hague in the direction of Utrecht is open again, according to the national travel association ANWB. The road was closed by a blockade of climate activists from Extinction Rebellion, who had been blocking the road since noon Saturday to protest against subsidies for the fossil fuel industry. The police ordered them to leave and move the …

Dozens arrested as Extinction Rebellion activists block A12 in climate protest
2 years, 6 months ago

Dozens arrested as Extinction Rebellion activists block A12 in climate protest

NL Times  

A protest by environment activist group Extinction Rebellion was broken up by police on Wednesday afternoon after demonstrators blocked a portion of the Utrechtsebaan, a stretch of roadway making up a portion of the A12 highway. Even blocking a highway can be seen as a right to demonstrate, according to the European Court of Human Rights," said Chris Julien, a …

Extinction Rebellion blocks London bridges on second day of mass protest
2 years, 8 months ago

Extinction Rebellion blocks London bridges on second day of mass protest

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Extinction Rebellion climate activists staged sit-down protests in central London for a second day, with …

Extinction Rebellion activists abseil off Tower Bridge in climate protest
2 years, 9 months ago

Extinction Rebellion activists abseil off Tower Bridge in climate protest

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Extinction Rebellion protesters have shut down Tower Bridge by abseiling off the sides of the …

Dear Extinction Rebellion Just Stop Oil Insulate Britain, stop alienating the public or you might lose the climate battle
2 years, 9 months ago

Dear Extinction Rebellion Just Stop Oil Insulate Britain, stop alienating the public or you might lose the climate battle

The Independent  

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Extinction Rebellion plan 'mass DAILY protests' across the Capital this month
2 years, 9 months ago

Extinction Rebellion plan 'mass DAILY protests' across the Capital this month

Daily Mail  

Extinction Rebellion will launch a new wave of protests starting next Saturday - including 'mass participation' on London streets that will be 'more disruptive than ever', the eco activists revealed today. Activists from Just Stop Oil during one of their blockades at the Esso Birmingham Fuel Terminal this morning Specialist police teams began to lead away those taking part in …

Extinction Rebellion activists cleared by jury over rush-hour train protest
2 years, 11 months ago

Extinction Rebellion activists cleared by jury over rush-hour train protest

The Independent  

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Climate protesters block 4 roads in London; 38 arrested
3 years, 3 months ago

Climate protesters block 4 roads in London; 38 arrested

Associated Press  

LONDON — Police arrested at least 38 environmental protesters for causing traffic misery in London during Monday’s morning rush hour after blocking a string of major routes. The group, which is known as Insulate Britain, said around 50 people had blocked four sites in London, including the Blackwall Tunnel, one of the major routes across the River Thames in east …

Extinction Rebellion: More than 500 arrested during protests in London
3 years, 4 months ago

Extinction Rebellion: More than 500 arrested during protests in London

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The march was staged by sister groups Animal Rebellion and Nature Rebellion and sought to “bring the voices of …

Extinction Rebellion protesters block Oxford Circus in latest day of London action
3 years, 4 months ago

Extinction Rebellion protesters block Oxford Circus in latest day of London action

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. We want to show that breaking the law is proportionate to the level of crisis we’re facing.” The Metropolitan …

Extinction Rebellion chaos enters second day as roads remain closed in London's West End
3 years, 4 months ago

Extinction Rebellion chaos enters second day as roads remain closed in London's West End

Daily Mail  

Extinction Rebellion activists have today attempted to blame police for sparking the traffic chaos around their London protest. A female protester is hauled away by multiple police officers amid ongoing demonstrations in central London The grey-haired protester was carried away by police officers after taking part in demonstrations in central London A man wearing a petrol canister is pictured standing …

Extinction Rebellion activists vandalize windows of HSBC bank in London
3 years, 8 months ago

Extinction Rebellion activists vandalize windows of HSBC bank in London

Op India  

Activists from Extinction Rebellion, a U.K.-based environmental group with a violent past, smashed windows at the HSBC Bank headquarters in London on the occasion of World Earth Day yesterday. “Despite HSBC’s pledge to shrink its carbon footprint to net zero by 2050, their current climate plan still allows the bank to finance coal power, and provides no basis to turn …

Dozens arrested at Extinction Rebellion protest in The Hague
3 years, 9 months ago

Dozens arrested at Extinction Rebellion protest in The Hague

NL Times  

Police in The Hague opted to arrest a group of Extinction Rebellion activists who did not comply with orders to leave the Binnenhof in The Hague. Actievoerders van @NLRebellion Rebellion protesteren momenteel bij de ingang van het #Binnenhof in Den Haag. pic.twitter.com/Cki5K1IAm4 — District8.net April 9, 2021 The demonstration in The Hague marks the start of an action week organized …

Anti-lockdown protests in UK: 36 arrested after demonstrators clash with police in London
3 years, 9 months ago

Anti-lockdown protests in UK: 36 arrested after demonstrators clash with police in London

Firstpost  

London: London police arrested dozens of people Saturday after thousands turned out in the British capital to protest against ongoing coronavirus lockdown restrictions, with the city’s police force in the spotlight over its officer’s conduct after a series of recent incidents. The Metropolitan Police Service said it had made 36 arrests, most for breaching months-old virus regulations that outlaw leaving …

Extinction Rebellion protesters scale Eiffel Tower to unfurl 'rebel' banner
4 years, 2 months ago

Extinction Rebellion protesters scale Eiffel Tower to unfurl 'rebel' banner

The Independent  

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Climate activists block busy Amsterdam street; police intervening
4 years, 3 months ago

Climate activists block busy Amsterdam street; police intervening

NL Times  

On Monday morning climate action group Extinction Rebellion blocked Europaboulevard, a busy intersection in Amsterdam at an on- and off ramp to the A10 highway. According to the police, about 250 climate activists blocked the road and refused to respond to requests for them to leave. Extinction Rebellion itself was responsible for making sure all protesters stay 1.5 meters apart …

Police charge 77 over Extinction Rebellion newspaper protests
4 years, 4 months ago

Police charge 77 over Extinction Rebellion newspaper protests

The Independent  

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London Fashion Week: Extinction Rebellion blocks roads as protesters call for event to be cancelled
4 years, 10 months ago

London Fashion Week: Extinction Rebellion blocks roads as protesters call for event to be cancelled

The Independent  

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Extinction Rebellion shuts down key roads in Manchester and London to protest air pollution
5 years, 1 month ago

Extinction Rebellion shuts down key roads in Manchester and London to protest air pollution

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Extinction Rebellion activists have targeted key roads in Manchester and London to demand government action …

Too white, too middle class and lacking in empathy, Extinction Rebellion has a race problem, critics say
5 years, 1 month ago

Too white, too middle class and lacking in empathy, Extinction Rebellion has a race problem, critics say

CNN  

London CNN — Last month angry commuters dragged two Extinction Rebellion protesters off the top of trains at a tube station in a working class, historically poor district of east London during morning rush hour. “I don’t feel like I can’t go because I’ve always had that my entire life,” she said, “but talking to some of my friends who …

Extinction Rebellion protests: Activist ‘attacked by mob on Tube’ as demonstrators block train in east London
5 years, 2 months ago

Extinction Rebellion protests: Activist ‘attacked by mob on Tube’ as demonstrators block train in east London

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy An Extinction Rebellion activist captured on video the moment an angry mob of commuters turned …

London commuters scuffle with climate activists
5 years, 2 months ago

London commuters scuffle with climate activists

Associated Press  

LONDON — Angry commuters scuffled with climate activists who climbed onto the roofs of trains early Thursday, snarling services in the busy morning rush hours in the British capital. British Transport Police say they were called to three stations in east London early Thursday after protesters climbed onto the roofs of trains or glued themselves to the carriages. “That’s why …

Meet the grandparents of Extinction Rebellion
5 years, 2 months ago

Meet the grandparents of Extinction Rebellion

Al Jazeera  

Defying a London-wide ban on Extinction Rebellion protests, grandparents are calling for action on climate change. London, United Kingdom – Outside the gates of Buckingham Palace on a drizzly Tuesday afternoon Steve Russell, 66, stood among a crowd singing: “I would rather be a crusty than be extinct!” The retired physicist was protesting with Extinction Rebellion. Russell, grandfather of two, …

Extinction Rebellion: Protesters defy London ban, scaling buildings and blocking roads
5 years, 2 months ago

Extinction Rebellion: Protesters defy London ban, scaling buildings and blocking roads

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Thousands of Extinction Rebellion activists gathered across London in defiance of a police order banning …

London climate protesters defy police ban
5 years, 2 months ago

London climate protesters defy police ban

Al Jazeera  

More than 1,450 protesters have been arrested since Extinction Rebellion took to the streets eight days ago. London, United Kingdom – Extinction Rebellion campaigners said they would challenge a protest ban imposed by police on Monday night, and pledged to continue their disruptive civil disobedience in the capital as planned. “If Extinction Rebellion, or any other group, come to us …

Climate protests take off with London airport ‘blockade’
5 years, 2 months ago

Climate protests take off with London airport ‘blockade’

Al Jazeera  

Protesters have something to declare, but police are making sure they keep their feet on the ground. “I am not happy to be here, I want to be able to live on a planet that I can enjoy fully.” He had travelled from one of the improvised campsites set up by Extinction Rebellion in central London as part of the …

Extinction Rebellion protests: Hundreds arrested as climate activists shut down Westminster
5 years, 3 months ago

Extinction Rebellion protests: Hundreds arrested as climate activists shut down Westminster

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Sir Mark told Extinction Rebellion protesters at St James’s Park: “People have been saying to me, it doesn’t make …

Extinction Rebellion: Metropolitan Police accused of ‘pre-emptive’ arrests, as group holds opening ceremony for two-week protest
5 years, 3 months ago

Extinction Rebellion: Metropolitan Police accused of ‘pre-emptive’ arrests, as group holds opening ceremony for two-week protest

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Metropolitan Police’s decision to seize protest equipment and arrest …

Some 50 protesters arrested at "friendly" Amsterdam climate blockade
5 years, 3 months ago

Some 50 protesters arrested at "friendly" Amsterdam climate blockade

NL Times  

Around 50 protesters were arrested at a climate blockade on Stadshouderskade near the Rijksmuseum on Monday, the Amsterdam police confirmed to NOS at around 10:15 a.m. Protesters Tessa and Maud showed up for the protest at around 5:00 a.m. Emma joined them after getting separated from her group, and was also at the demonstration in the early hours of the …

Dozens arrested at Extinction Rebellion climate protests
5 years, 3 months ago

Dozens arrested at Extinction Rebellion climate protests

Al Jazeera  

Dozens of activists have been arrested in the United Kingdom as Extinction Rebellion protesters kicked off two weeks of peaceful civil disobedience worldwide demanding governments take urgent action on climate change. 190921162628620 This was the start of planned disruptions in 60 cities around the world over the next two weeks by protest group Extinction Rebellion, which is warning of a …

Extinction Rebellion: Climate protest brings London to standstill
5 years, 3 months ago

Extinction Rebellion: Climate protest brings London to standstill

Al Jazeera  

Scores arrested as climate activists descend on centre of UK capital to demand urgent gov’t action on climate change. London, United Kingdom – Hundreds of climate protesters have blocked roads in central London to launch a two-week protest as thousands of activists are expected to descend on the British capital aiming to occupy key sites around government departments and the …

Climate activists block roads across Europe to demand action
5 years, 3 months ago

Climate activists block roads across Europe to demand action

LA Times  

A man in a gas mask is among demonstrators blocking London’s Trafalgar Square on Monday. Activists with the Extinction Rebellion movement blocked heavily trafficked roads across major European cities Monday, kicking off a wide-ranging series of protests demanding much more urgent action against climate change. Members of Extinction Rebellion, a group also known as XR, over the weekend set up …

Climate change: Extinction Rebellion protesters arrested in UK
5 years, 3 months ago

Climate change: Extinction Rebellion protesters arrested in UK

Al Jazeera  

Four activists, including a 91-year-old man, arrested while attempting to shut down traffic at the Port of Dover. Dozens of police officers and more than 20 police vehicles were deployed on Saturday to the area of the protest, which was called: “No Food on a Dying Planet.” It aimed to draw attention to the United Kingdom‘s dependency on food imports, …

Extinction Rebellion protesters charged after blocking roads and creating chaos in Brisbane
5 years, 5 months ago

Extinction Rebellion protesters charged after blocking roads and creating chaos in Brisbane

ABC  

More than 70 people have been charged over climate change protests that caused major traffic disruptions in Brisbane's CBD. Key points: Hundreds of protesters blocked traffic and caused extensive delays in Brisbane's CBD Dozens of police were on hand and there were more than 70 people arrested The protest follows several others staged over the past few months A heavy …

Extinction Rebellion climate protests spread across UK
5 years, 5 months ago

Extinction Rebellion climate protests spread across UK

Al Jazeera  

Demonstrators disrupt five UK cities calling for legal recognition of ‘ecocide’ as an international crime. London – As activists erected the mast of a boat emblazoned with “act now”, hundred of climate change protesters gathered in front of the vessel blocking traffic on The Strand, one of the UK capital’s major arteries. A similar boat, now a symbol of the …

Extinction Rebellion: First group of protesters appear in court over London demonstrations
5 years, 5 months ago

Extinction Rebellion: First group of protesters appear in court over London demonstrations

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “It’s beautiful to see everyone here showing such support …

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