September 3rd, 2023, Portland, three activists dropped anchor at the bulk fuel storage and distribution terminal docks on the Willamette River, preventing a ship from exporting crude oil from Zenith Energy.

 

pics via Nick Caleb, @Ecosozialismus on Twitter

The activists, on a boat named the Greta T, were supported in their peaceful, non-violent, civil disobedience by dozens of kayaktavists hoisting “Stop Zenith” messaging and swarming the area.
Lynn Spitaleri Handlin Extinction Rebellion Supporter, and local businesswoman said, “I have written letters to editors, participated in vigils, did a healing ritual, protested at Stoel Rives, the law firm that enables Zenith, but the City continues to allow this menace in our communities. I am at my wits end, I am beyond frustrated, sad, and angry. The time to act is now, so here I am.”

pics via XR PDX Facebook


The boat was detained and the activists given a ticket, which they have 45 days to respond to. As a follow up, activists from multiple environmental justice orgs will converge on City Hall at 9 am on September 6th to urge the City Council cease their dirty business dealings, and once again deny the LUCS(Land Use Compatibility Statement) to Zenith.

 

Join XR NYC in the March to End Fossil Fuels Week of Action

In September, activists from all over the country will be gathering in NYC before the United Nations Climate Ambition Summit. This mass mobilization is crucial, and our success relies on each individual taking action.
   Join us for an impactful week of action in NYC from Sunday, September 10th to Monday, September 18th.
Saturday, September 17th, join XR NYC and March to End Fossil Fuels, standing alongside People vs Fossil Fuels—a powerful coalition representing over 1,200 grassroots, frontline, and national organizations urging President Biden to take immediate action.

 

visit xrebellion.nyc/campaign for info

 

 

 

 

Join up with Declare Emergency and make Headlines in DC

Join DE This Sunday for a talk about how you can join this exciting group - and start making headlines of your own! Or at least help others do the same.
“What are our responsibilities at this time? Because of the fossil fuel industry, we are facing horrors of a magnitude never before experienced in our existence. Our government continues to lead us to the edge of no return. We must stand up and defend ourselves. No one else is going to do it. It must be us, if we want to live.
Our methods must be disruptive, and they must be nonviolent. Our actions are evidence-based, credible, and we have a plan. The only thing missing at this point in time is YOU!”
Register now at declareemergency.org/events

 

 

 

In Solidarity, Will Regan

SMALL NUMBERS, BIG IMPACT

hosted by XR NYC

September 28th, 6:30-7:30, EST

Four civil disobedience activists (including one rebel) blocked the road to the Burning Man festival. It generated hundreds of media stories.

Another rebel glued his feet to the floor of Arthur Ashe stadium and stopped a US Open semi-final game for 49 minutes. It generated thousands of media hits worldwide, inserted the topic of climate emergency where it is least seen - the sports pages.

Would you like to be a part of this new wave of climate actions, where a small number of brave people can make a big impact?

Come learn from these two rebels. It's not hard. It just needs a bit of pluck, a bit of creativity, and a straightforward message.

 

Register for a Zoom link.

 

for other events with XR NYC visit xrebellion.nyc/events

 

 

Join up with Declare Emergency and make Headlines in DC

Join DE This Sunday for a talk about how you can join this exciting group - and start making headlines of your own! Or at least help others do the same.
“What are our responsibilities at this time? Because of the fossil fuel industry, we are facing horrors of a magnitude never before experienced in our existence. Our government continues to lead us to the edge of no return. We must stand up and defend ourselves. No one else is going to do it. It must be us, if we want to live.
Our methods must be disruptive, and they must be nonviolent. Our actions are evidence-based, credible, and we have a plan. The only thing missing at this point in time is YOU!”
Register now at declareemergency.org/events

 

 

 

Will Regan

About

Will Regan has been a spokesperson for Extinction Rebellion in the US and Declare Emergency. He's editor in chief for the Daily Rebellion and has been arrested 4 times since taking that role.