Extinction Rebellion caps off week of protests with downtown Montreal die-in
Their message to Montrealers was to stop drinking the “Kool-Aid of denial, despair, inaction, and guilt when it comes to climate change facts”. Continue reading
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Hundreds of scientists sign declaration supporting civil disobedience to force climate action
The declaration was coordinated by a group of scientists who support Extinction Rebellion, a civil disobedience campaign that formed in Britain a year ago and has since sparked offshoots in dozens of countries. Continue reading
Quebec climate protesters disrupt traffic, swarming intersections
Organizer Anne Rufiange tells The Canadian Press that she and others have been “treated like a bunch of extremists,” but that “the science tells us the situation is extreme.” Continue reading
U.K. climate activist denies public nuisance charge after man glues himself to plane
James Brown appeared Saturday at Westminster Magistrates Court, where his lawyer pleaded not guilty to the charge on his behalf. Continue reading
Quebec climate activists seek donations to help cover arrested protesters’ legal costs
Extinction Rebellion Quebec says it is devoted to putting pressure on both the provincial and federal governments to adopt rigorous environmental policies. Continue reading
Halifax West Green Party candidate on hunger strike to force action on climate change
Zurawski announced on Facebook that he will consume only water and coffee until election day on Oct. 21 to force action on climate change. Continue reading
Boris Johnson’s dad joins climate rally after PM calls activists ‘unco-operative crusties’
“On the point of non-co-operative crusties, I wear that badge with pride,” the elder Johnson told protesters during a panel discussion in Trafalgar Square. Continue reading
Legault condemns Québec Solidaire’s position on climate protest action
Québec Solidaire doubled down on its stance, reaffirming support for the environmental activists behind the protests. Continue reading
VPD defends handling of day-long climate change protest on Burrard bridge
By Simon Little Online Journalist
‘Our deployment levels and how we deploy our officers is different, and every situation merits its own response,’ said VPD Sgt. Aaron Roed. Continue reading
May urges climate protesters to get out and vote Green
In Longueuil, Que., on Tuesday, Green Leader Elizabeth May says she backs the movement known as Extinction Rebellion, whose members shut down Montreal’s Jacques Cartier Bridge. Continue reading