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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.

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.

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.

Older man with banner at extinction rebellion

29, April 2019·1 min read

Peaceful protest against the climate crisis coming to the streets of Newport

Members of Extinction Rebellion are calling on others to join them on Saturday in Newport for a peaceful protest against the climate crisis.

23, April 2019·2 min read

‘Climate extinction, emergency everything’ is ‘un-evidenced’ says Isle of Wight council leader, Dave Stewart

Leader of the Isle of Wight council, Dave Stewart, says he's "done some research" on the IPCC special climate emergency report but believes the ‘climate extinction, emergency everything’ position is "un-evidenced".

18, April 2019·5 min read

Letter: The climate emergency is very real, and very worrying

This reader has become an active campaigner over the last six months in the movement calling for action from governments to tackle the causes of climate change and believes more people need to know about the climate emergency.

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.

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.

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.

12, March 2019·2 min read

Isle of Wight council will not declare a climate emergency due to ‘other priorities’

The council say it "has other priorities which it wishes to address using the council’s limited financial resources", but Vix Lowthion says the costs to the council would be ‘minimal’ and the impact huge.

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.

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.

4, March 2019·1 min read

Extinction Rebellion IW campaigners gather for second day of action

Organisers say around 300 people gathered in Newport for the second Extinction Rebellion day of action last weekend. They emailed all councillors this morning .. details within.

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