Local Climate Action
Since federal governments aren’t doing enough, we can take our power back at the local level
Green jobs and degrowth
Transitioning to renewables will save countries money and boost the economy through the creation of green jobs
Big business can do more on climate
Big business can do more to work with government and prevent climate breakdown
Mining destroys ecosystems
Fossil fuels and renewable energy both require mining that harms ecosystems, but renewable energy requires less.
Solutions to Climate and Ecological Crises
We already know the solutions to the climate and ecological crises but aren’t implementing them
Why we Act: February 2022 IPCC Report
Coverage of the Feb 2022 IPCC report from the UN.
“Our current future trajectory is a long drawn out tragedy. We have the privilege right now to know about it, we have the capacity to act on it, and history has shown us that anybody can be part of movements for change. We have the luxury of a rich history, which can teach us about them for inspiration.”
“So we have a responsibility, but there is a mass movement here which can help to make change happen. We believe collectively in the power of good people and you can still join us because there is still time.” This talk is from the Extinction Rebellion Open Call on March 15th. Watch the full recording here.
Explained: February 2022 IPCC Report
Coverage of the Feb 2022 IPCC report from the UN.
The IPCC reports are written in really difficult, technical language that makes them almost impossible to understand. We filmed this discussion about the most recent report, with the help of Dr Charlie Gardner from XR Scientists, to draw out the meaning behind the technical language and explain what’s really going on.