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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.
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.
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A rally outside County Hall will take place on between 3-5pm on Friday 15th March. All are invited to join members of IWXR.
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Isle of Wight climate campaigners are preparing for an even bigger gathering of Islanders in the centre of Newport for a day of action next month. Details within.
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The Isle of Wight Climate Coalition are raising awareness of the catastrophic consequences for our planet from the damaging effects of global warming. See them in Newport on Saturday.
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Will the IWC Conservative administration switch their previous refusal to acceptance now UK Government has declared a climate emergency?
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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.
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Catch up with Islanders taking part in the Extinction Rebellion protest in London and find out about local solidarity activities taking place this weekend
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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
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Exhibiting artists at Undecided Earth include Tania Dixcey, Rachael Berry, Cooly Haste, Adam Harvey, Teresa Grimaldi, Holly Maslen, Julie Hutchison and many others.
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Onlookers were left wondering whether the leader of the Isle of Wight council had even read the letter from the 'climate emergency' march last week, when he was asked a question about it at last night's meeting and replied by talking about a different subject.
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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
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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.
