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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.

Vix Lowthion - Westminster protest 8 640

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

climate emergency banner by chris jones of chemical garden

2, May 2019·2 min read

Cross-party call for Isle of Wight council to declare a Climate Emergency and reduce carbon emissions

A motion led by Green councillor, Michael Lilley - to be seconded by Conservative councillor - is calling on the Isle of Wight council to commit to urgent action to reduce carbon emissions on the Island.

6, March 2019·1 min read

Isle of Wight children and families invited to join Global Strike 4 Climate

A rally outside County Hall will take place on between 3-5pm on Friday 15th March. All are invited to join members of IWXR.

11, January 2019·1 min read

Islanders to come together at climate change rally and march in Newport

If you are concerned about the impact of climate change on the planet, or want to find out more about it, you're invited to a rally and march in Newport on Saturday. Details within.

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

8, April 2019·1 min read

Marine Protection event will support International Youth Strike this Friday

Head to Sandown this Friday for this free event organised by climate campaigners and enjoy the Pop-up marine natural history museum.

Youth Strike 4 Climate Demo - by Liz Cooke

18, March 2019·1 min read

Young Islanders call for ‘Climate Justice’ outside County Hall

Young Islanders were not deterred by Cllr Hobart's announcement that Isle of Wight council will not declare a climate emergency. They showed their feelings after school outside County Hall last week.

3, May 2019·1 min read

Climate change campaigners to take to the streets of Newport

Those wishing to take part or find out more should meet in St Thomas’s Square, Newport from 12.30pm.

12, March 2019·1 min read

‘We need to unite and do as much as we can’, says 11-year-old

A rally outside County Hall will take place on between 3-5pm on Friday 15th March. All are invited to join members of IWXR.

extinction rebellion march in November 2018 by Julia Hawkins

3, January 2019·1 min read

Extinction Rebellion rally aims to put climate change at top of the political agenda

A march through Newport and rally is planned to raise awareness for Extinction Rebellion - a new movement that sets out to place climate change at the top of the political agenda.

Supporters in Portsmouth of declaring a Climate emergency

20, March 2019·2 min read

Portsmouth City Council declare Climate Emergency

Our neighbours across the water, Portsmouth City Council, have just become one of 49 local authorities in the UK to declare a climate emergency.

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?

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