On the 31st of October, members of XR York processed to the council’s general meeting with giant, leaf-like lanterns previously used as part of a twilight display at Askham Bog. Ecologist and researcher Andreas Heinemeyer spoke on behalf of Extinction Rebellion York at the meeting. His address follows below.
Author Archives: extinctionrebellionyork
A Moment From The Rebellion by Adam Myers
Adam Myers, Regenerative Culture and Wellbeing Co-ordinator, gives a moving insight into last month’s International Rebellion.
Understanding Non-Violent Direct Action (NVDA)
Laura Cox explores one of Extinction Rebellion’s most well known acronyms, NVDA, and the motivation behind using non-violent tactics.
Parenting and Activism
Keira Relton talks first hand about the challenge of raising children as a climate activist.
Beyond The Arrests: Fuelling The Rebellion
Catherine Love shares her experience of the ongoing International Rebellion, and draws attention to the many crucial roles that take place behind the scenes.
Why I Was Arrested
Laura Cox writes about her recent experience at International Rebellion and the importance of challenging the culture surrounding climate activist arrests.
Rebel Uprising Borth
Joanna Stevens, activist, artist, and member of Bristol XR, gives her perspective on the recent Rebel Uprising in Borth, North Wales.
Getting Ready For The International Rebellion
XRYork Media Coordinator Laura Cox explains the why, what, where, and how of the upcoming International Rebellion.
Hokusai Says by Roger Stuart Keyes
Roger Stuart Keyes, York based art historian and Hokusai scholar, wrote Hokusai Says in 1990 as a call to appreciate the universality of life.
My First Day as a Rebel
Michael Regan, PhD student at the University of Lancaster, reflects on the closing day of the Northern Rebellion.
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