XR NYC Blocks Helipad, New York Climate Actions Amount a Dozen Arrests Wednesday
“We demand that Blackrock get out of the business of the fossil fuel and other forms ofl extractivism and colonialism, including debt colonialism. I’m Very concerned about climate change. Terrified of what our future holds if our government and corporate leaders continue to stick their heads in the sand.” the mother of one continued,
4th Day in a row of #A12 Blockades draws hundreds Several XR rebels arrested along with one angry motorist
Day 4 of the #A12 Blockades in the Netherlands draws hundreds of more rebels to commit to jail sacrifice. An outcrying of support has come from neighboring Extinction Rebellion chapters, along with a lot of support from Just Stop Oil.
200+ more rebels arrested in the Netherlands A12 blockade protesters are hosed, and taken to a stadium
Day 3 of the #A12 Blockades in the Hague for Extinction Rebellion, Netherlands. Day 1 & 2 saw 2900+ arrests, with a handful of protesters being detained into the evening. Day 3 has continued this strategy - closing down the same highway.
Extinction Rebellion Activists non-violently disrupt the US Open to the point of arrest
Three Extinction Rebellion supporters disrupted the US Open event for 40 minutes. This was done by 3 chanting very loudly from the stands. One supporter eventually glued his feet to the ground - to prevent his removal permanently.
Jody Freeman Leaves Conoco Board after Protests from XR Boston & Climate Defiance
The Harvard environmental law professor stepped down from her role at ConocoPhillips under mounting pressure from climate activists groups, including XR Boston, Climate Defiance and Divest Harvard. Freeman originally denied accusations and maintained she was within Harvard’s conflict-of-interests policies.
XR NYC Demonstrate at Wax Biden
New York, NY - On Saturday, July 22nd, Extinction Rebellion and Rise & Resist NYC staged a symbolic nonviolent action at Madame Tussauds waxwork model of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, demanding the government declare a climate emergency.
Free Degas 2 Campaign continues, NYC & LA
The blazing hot national campaign to Free the Degas Two continued this weekend, following a blazing hot, 4th of July-7th of July, record setting days days for heat, globally. Groups XR NYC and XR LA launched campaigns on either side of the country, calling for charges against Declare Emergency members, Joanna Smith and Tim Martin, to be dropped.
Netherlands Arrests more than 1500 climate activists
More than 1,500 people were arrested during a protest by the Extinction Rebellion climategroup in The Hague. Some 7,000 people gathered to join the demonstration. The protest marks the seventh organized by Extinction Rebellion in the same section of roadway at The Hague. Several Dutch celebrities were among the protesters, including actor Carice van Houten(who plays Melisandre on Game of Thrones)