In response to the global climate crisis, Extinction Rebellion has
emerged as a direct action movement. Originally a UK based initiative,
Extinction Rebellion began on 31st October 2018 when a small group of
individuals gathered together on Parliament Square in London to make a ‘Declaration of Rebellion’
against the UK Government. Anticipating only a couple of hundred
people to attend, organizers were surprised by the 1500 that gathered
to peacefully protest for the climate crisis.
Encouraged by the show of solidarity, the movement quickly gained
momentum with protests springing up all throughout the UK. In the weeks
that followed, a group of 6000 converged to block five major bridges
across the Thames river whilst others superglued themselves to the
gates of Buckingham Palace to read letters to the Queen. Naturally,
these protests generated huge national and international publicity,
with thousands of people around the world finding Extinction
Rebellion’s message to be resonant. There are now groups forming in
countries far and wide, with people of all nations banding together to
take action while we still have a chance. At Synergetic Press, we want
to encourage this movement. Here are links to key talks and networks to
help you get involved.
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