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Extinction Rebellion

Extinction Rebellion is a worldwide movement formed to spark and sustain a spirit of creative rebellion, which will enable much needed changes in our political, economic and social landscape.

They work to transform our society into one that is compassionate, inclusive, sustainable, equitable and connected.

Below are articles relating to the Isle of Wight branch of the movement.

fridays for future march with young people demonstrating

25, November 2019·1 min read

Isle of Wight Fridays for Future call for strike action to raise awareness of the climate crisis

Young people on the Isle of Wight are calling for others to join them in striking on Friday to draw attention to the climate crisis

25, November 2019·1 min read

Extinction Rebellion mark year of activities at social gathering: All welcome

The social gathering will mark a year of activities locally, nationally and globally. All welcome

undecided art collective exhibition at ventnor exchange

15, November 2019·1 min read

Last chance to see Undecided Earth exhibition

Exhibiting artists at Undecided Earth include Tania Dixcey, Rachael Berry, Cooly Haste, Adam Harvey, Teresa Grimaldi, Holly Maslen, Julie Hutchison and many others.

5, November 2019·4 min read

Letter: No to proposed 465 houses on historic farmland in Ryde

Cllr Michael Lilley is calling for a moratorium on all large scale planning applications in Ryde until there is a fit-for-purpose road infrastructure plan and a new Island Plan which has realistic housing targets and recognises climate change, farming needs and the Island's status as UNESCO Biosphere reserve

Extinction Rebellion protesters holding up red hands

31, October 2019·1 min read

Act now to have your work included in the ‘Undecided Earth’ art exhibition

Original art, Letters to the Earth and Climate Emergency placards are welcome as part of the Undecided Earth exhibition opening later this week

24, October 2019·1 min read

Undecided Earth : An Exhibition about the ecological crisis

We can't wait to see what new works have been created for this Undecided Art Collective Exhibition

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8, October 2019·2 min read

Isle of Wight Extinction Rebellions in Westminster: Photos and video

Catch up with Islanders taking part in the Extinction Rebellion protest in London and find out about local solidarity activities taking place this weekend

People on march for Extinction Rebellion

9, August 2019·1 min read

Sign up to stay informed about climate emergency protests and events

If you've been on a climate emergency march or are involved in environmental protection on the Island, Extinction Rebellion urge you to sign up to their newsletter to stay in touch with upcoming events and marches.

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1, August 2019·2 min read

Extinction Rebellion to hold strategy meeting this Sunday – all welcome

The plan is to discuss strategy, form working groups and consider creating smaller affinity groups. All welcome.

25, July 2019·2 min read

Portsmouth City Council promise extra money and resources to tackle climate change

The Portsmouth City Council leader said they were happy to "work with anybody and everybody on this".

climate emergency banner by chris jones of chemical garden

23, July 2019·1 min read

Isle of Wight council called on to declare a Climate Emergency this week

Will the IWC Conservative administration switch their previous refusal to acceptance now UK Government has declared a climate emergency?

17, July 2019·1 min read

Inspirational peace activist explores global dangers and people’s actions to prevent nuclear and climate catastrophe

In what is promised to be a fascinating talk, inspirational peace activist and international speaker, Dr Rebecca Johnson, will explore global dangers and people's actions to prevent nuclear and climate catastrophe.

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