Archive For February 16, 2020

Extinction Rebellion begin week-long roadblock

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Extinction Rebellion begin week-long roadblock

“When people protest peacefully they are often criticised, but posterity usually thanks them for what they’ve done”, said Professor Mary Laven

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Extinction Rebellion activists begin week-long occupation of Cambridge city centre junction

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The climate campaigners, led by their youth wing, brought traffic to a halt on Sunday morning.

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Council’s fortnight of free online events highlights focus on climate change and environment

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South Cambridgeshire Distric Council’s ‘Climate and environm…

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‘The kids are amazing!’ School strikers’ Valentine’s Day march for Australian youth

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Cambridge Schools Eco-Council notes first anniversary at King’s Parade protest

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‘City of love’ Norwich Rising brings groups together to fight for change

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A festival has brought together climate change and women’s right campaigners to fight for change on Valentine’s Day.

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Stop Extinction Rebellion roadblock petition launched

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The ‘Stop the Extinction Rebellion roadblock in Cambridge’ petition was launched yesterday (Thursday, February 13).

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No arrests made after Extinction Rebellion demonstrators bring council meeting to a halt

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A protester abseiled down into the Guildhall last night

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Extinction Rebellion hold sleepover in Cambridge Guildhall after disrupting council meeting

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They forced councillors to abandon the meeting last night while they stayed at the Guildhall until about 6:30am

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Extinction Rebellion protesters wreak havoc at Cambridge City Council budget meeting

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Extinction Rebellion protesters halted a Cambridge City Council budget-setting meeting before staging an all-night “occupation” in the public chamber.

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Mayor James Palmer hopes Extinction Rebellion protests “cause minimum disruption”

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Cambridgeshire and Peterborough mayor James Palmer says he hopes Extinction Rebellion “do not endanger the safety or people”.

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