Extinction Rebellion Global
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Global non-violent direct action movement demanding a response to the climate and ecological emergency. More:
A message from La Guaira, environmental activists of #XRVenezuela and human rights defenders. Do not forget #Venezuela One month after the devastating Earthquake, we ask the International community not to forget the people affected. 1/3
The life is being sucked out of the soil in #Europe. Extreme #drought, driven by heatwaves supercharged by the climate crisis, is damaging water supplies, food production and power generation. #WaterIsLife www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Bonnie #Scotland is in flames. Firefighters battle a wildfire on the famous ‘Arthur’s Seat’ in #Edinburgh
It's going to be HOT 🔥 Fossil Fuels Are Heating America's 250th Birthday. Millions are expected to spend time outdoors at celebration events, but the combination of heat with high humidity will be too much for some, it's not just hot, it can be deadly. 1/3
Very many active #XR volunteers work behind the scenes keeping the movement going in countries all over the world. Whether you’re a protester, an organizer, a poster on social media, a financial supporter, or someone who shares our goals & helps spread the word, you matter. 2/2 linktr.ee/xrebellion
Many think of Extinction Rebellion as being just about protests where people get arrested, but there is so much more to this movement. Our movement is a big tent, and we are grateful you’re here with us 1/2 Read #XRGlobal Newsletter #108 at bit.ly/xrnews108 #ExtinctionRebellion #TogetherWeAreStrong
Toda nuestra solidaridad con Venezuela. En momentos como este, abrazamos al pueblo venezolano y a todas las comunidades afectadas por los terremotos. Que la ayuda, el cuidado y la humanidad lleguen a cada rincón donde hoy hacen falta.
During the first half of 2026, global economies have experienced the consequences of fossil fuel dependence. Yet many countries are ramping up their fossil fuel activities - in fact, 85% of all new hydrocarbon discoveries in 2024 were located offshore. 2/2 Source: earth-insight.org/report/ocean...
Offshore and coastal oil and gas expansion is advancing across some of the world’s most ecologically important marine regions. This expansion threatens coral reefs, whale habitat, fishing grounds, and the food security and livelihoods for millions of people 🪸 1/2
Planting hope for a greener future 🌱 #XRRwanda is greening schools and inspiring young climate leaders. They have established a seedbed where students can grow and access fruit tree seedlings to plant at their schools, restore nature, improve school spaces, and build #ClimateResilience
On #CoralTriangle Day, coastal communities, fisherfolk & global civil society groups have launched the "Sama-sama : Together for the Coral Triangle" campaign. We call for an end to the rapid expansion of offshore oil, fossil gas, and LNG projects threatening this wonder of the oceans. 5/6
All this is at threat from the rapid expansion of Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) infrastructure which is accelerating the degradation of this vital ecosystem and creating compounding systemic risks. As science makes clear, new oil and gas projects are incompatible with a liveable future. 4/6
More than 360 million people depend on the #CoralTriangle ecosystem for food security, livelihoods, storm protection and cultural identity. The Coral Triangle is not only a biodiversity hotspot, it is a foundation of economic and social stability across Southeast Asia and the Pacific. 3/6
In its waters live 76% of the world’s known coral species and more than 2,000 different types of coral fish. The #CoralTriangle is home to six of the seven marine turtle species, and acts as a feeding ground for whales and other marine mammals, including many threatened small cetaceans 2/6
The Coral Triangle, is the planet's most biodiverse marine region, spanning Indonesia, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, Solomon Islands and Timor-Leste. It is also one of the most climate vulnerable... #CoralTriangleDay #CoralTriangle 1/6
The ocean may seem vast, distant, and separate from us; yet it has always flowed through us, in the air we breathe, the food we eat, and the climate that makes our lives possible. We live on #PlanetOcean #WorldOceansDay
Read #XRGlobal Newsletter #107 at bit.ly/xrnews107 #TogetherWeAreStrong 👉🏽 Join us at rebellion.global 👬🏾 Help out by donating bit.ly/xractnow And check out all our channels t.co/tsw0052EOW #ExtinctionRebellion #XR 4/4
You may see articles touting the best places to live to avoid climate change. Fear of fire or floods in your backyard can make you want to move somewhere you and your family will be safe. But in reality, as the Conservation Law Foundation wrote, "there is no safe haven from climate change" 3/4
It is often said that the lack of climate action is due to the slow creep of climate change. That at our core humans are animals who respond best to immediate threats and pleasures. But it is also true that the climate crisis triggers our fight or flight response. 2/4
The Rebellion is all of us. Read #XRGlobal Newsletter #107 at bit.ly/xrnews107 #TogetherWeAreStrong 1/4
Be ready. “El Niño conditions will pour fuel on the fire of a warming world” and the “impacts will hit even harder, travel even farther, and cross borders with devastating speed.” António Guterres, UN Secretary General #ElNiño 1/3
India's hottest district in Uttar Pradesh is witnessing extreme temperatures above 48°C, as experts warn deforestation, mining and climate stress are intensifying the heat crisis. Roads empty, markets shut early and residents retreat indoors. 3/3 www.moneycontrol.com/news/india/t...
India reels under a severe #heatwave. Temperatures have breached 45℃ in several cities. Crowds rush to rivers for relief from blistering heat, power demand soars as conditions push continuous use of ACs, fans and coolers and farmers work at night under floodlights. 1/3
The IUCN Red List is a barometer of life, the world’s most comprehensive source of information on the global extinction risk of animals, fungi and plants. The list includes 172,600 assessed species of which 28% are threatened with extinction. #ExtinctionIsForever #EndangeredSpeciesDay 1/2
The US administration is proposing to open 24 million acres of federal lands to expand cattle grazing, including sensitive areas within Grand Canyon National Park, threatening wildlife and protected species. Environmental advocates have filed legal action. 1/2
“Even if you stopped climate change today, New Orleans’s days are still numbered... “It will be surrounded by open water, and you can’t keep an island situated below sea level afloat. There’s no amount of money that can do that.” Jesse Keenan,Tulane University 1/2
They have us by the throat. The wealthiest among us are responsible for causing the greatest harm to the biosphere, their actions are directly causing the #ClimateCrisis Join the Rebellion rebellion.global/get-involved/ #StarWarsDay
Pause. Listen. Breathe. Let nature remind you, there is still so much beauty, so much to be saved. Progress does not happen in silence. It happens when people show up. #EarthDay #OurPowerOurPlanet #NatureSpeaks #ExtinctionRebellion
134 million gallons (500 million liters) of crude oil were spewed into the ocean off the Louisiana coast killing 11 people, causing devastation to wildlife and the livelihoods of communities in the Gulf of Mexico. The impact persists to the present day. 2/3