The results (or lack of them) during the COP in Madrid are proof enough that our leaders have abandoned their people

Humans collectively have caused unspeakable harm to our planet and to ourselves. That indicates how much power we have as a species. So let’s use that power now for the common good.’

‘Burn-out’ is a major risk in movements such as ours, where our hearts can demand more selfless action at the cost of our own individual well-being. It’s for this reason that regeneration is our third core value

Day 9 in Extinction Rebellion across the world was a day of contrasts.

My daily life is totally affected by knowing there’s a climate emergency going on

Every peaceful protester mistreated by the police means ten more in their place tomorrow; every video of state violence in a ‘democratic’ state is paid for with that government’s legitimacy.

As we approached the first weekend of the October Rebellion, it was humbling and inspiring to see that rebels showed no sign of slowing down

For many, it’s only by means of this hard-won togetherness that our eyes can be opened to another harsh truth: that the emergency is not a future prospect, but is in fact a fact of life for countless people and communities around the world, and has been for decades

The deeper growth is not a thing which can be touched. It comes in the form of newly-made communities coming together to dance, sing, laugh and cry. In creativity, diligence and generosity combining into miraculous works of art

Our world is dying; to save it, we’ll need everyone – wherever and whoever you are – to do your bit