Extinction Rebellion, London, Day One

Central London, UK, 15 April 2019


Thousands of people have blocked key location in central London, UK, in order to foster road disruption in an event described as part of the “climate rebellion”. 

The organisers predict it could last several days, until the British government listens to their demand.

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Here is a clip I filmed from Oxford Circus:

Environmentalists occupied a few major junctions, Oxford and Piccadilly Circus primarily, as well as Marble Arch and Parliament Square. They demand urgent action over the escalating ecological crisis.

The protests are part of a global campaign organised by the British climate group Extinction Rebellion, with demonstrations planned in 80 cities across 33 countries in the coming days.


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Artists, musicians, actors and activists join the march on Oxford Street:

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Motto:

Extinction Rebellion is an international apolitical network using non-violent direct action to persuade governments to act on the Climate and Ecological Emergency. 

We have three demands in the UK:

1. Tell the truth

   Government must tell the truth by declaring a climate and ecological emergency, working with other institutions to communicate the urgency for change.

2. Act Now

   Government must act now to halt biodiversity loss and reduce greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2025.

3. Government must create and be led by the decisions of a Citizens’ Assembly on climate and ecological justice.