A call to all Leeds residents & interest groups for peaceful protest against the causes of climate change.
Leeds, England
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XR Leeds Meeting 16 Oct @ 6pm
Meeting starts with 2 short films about the effect of extractivism in Nigeria versus positive stewardship by indigenous people in the past.
Talk over the points raised over tea and biscuits.
Then planning around COP 30 in November.
ALT Image of Wild buffalo representing good stewardship of the land, diametrically opposed to the destruction of habitat s in Ogoniland, Nigeria where Shell extract oil.
Find out more about XR Leeds by visiting our website page to come and join us, or take a break and join us when university returns in September. rebellion.global/groups/gb-l…
We're meeting for an informal get together this Thursday from 6pm at the Parkside Tavern on Merrion Street LS2 8JE. Find us on the lower balcony area wheelchair accessible.
Catch up on events coming up and hear plans for the XR North chill out camping weekend in July.
Extinction Rebellion Leeds retweeted
🧑⚖️ Diana Warner, retired GP, took action to stop a Drax train in 2021.
⚠️ Her jury was told to ignore their conscience.
This is a direct attack on jury independence — and on our right to resist climate destruction.
✊ Don’t ignore your conscience.
@DefendourJuries #AxeDrax
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Drax protester get preposterous sentence for blocking a train for ONE MINUTE
"I have been given a two year conditional discharge. Drax can continue operating AND get government subsidies. This doesn’t make sense to me" @axe_drax
Does it make sense???
thecanary.co/uk/news/2025/03…
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🌳 Burning trees in power plants is one of the greatest threats to forests and their wildlife.
In 2023 Drax power station sourced 8 million tonnes of wood, and burned 6 million tonnes of it. #AxeDrax #StopBurningTrees #ForestDay #IntlForestDay
We need you! Leeds XR is looking for people to drum and support nonviolent disruption. Everybody is welcome, it doesn't matter how bad your sense of rhythm is. Come get stuck in and help change society! DM to join or if you would like some drummers to support your protest.
Extinction Rebellion Leeds retweeted
BREAKING 🚨 2024 is the year we officially breached +1.6°C of #GlobalWarming
The #ParisAgreement is in tatters
World leaders have f*ckd us
Now we face the devastating reality of a planet pushed beyond its limits
This is the #ClimateEmergency
This is a CODE RED for humanity...
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Front page of the Yorkshire Evening Post - making sure that everyone knows Leeds Bradford Airport has decided the rules don’t apply to them! #NightFlights
#Sleep #Noise
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XRCalderdale have been protesting at Yorkshire Water CEO's big bonuses while they continue to pollute our rivers with sewage! #dirtywater
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‘Used like taxis’ - soaring use of private jets is driving lethal climate change. #BanPrivateJets
Private flights, used by just 0.003% of the world’s population, are the most polluting form of transport. Since 2019, emissions from private jets have grown by 50%. 1/3
theguardian.com/world/2024/n…
Extinction Rebellion Leeds retweeted
Leeds Bradford Airport breaks night flight rules for 3rd year running. Leeds Council must stop this unlawful behaviour! Read more here galba.uk/news-updates/lba-br… @LeedsCC_News @LeedsNews @yorkshirepost @LeedsLiveNews @BBCLeeds @BBCLookNorth @itvcalendar @WLDispatch @Wharfeobserver
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Dressed in funereal black, @xrharrogate have been to Howden Insurance today to ask them to be the good guys and #insureoursurvival, not fossil fuel projects. #ActNow
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We all need to fly less to stop this sort of tragedy happening more frequently. #FlyLess #Floods #Valencia bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cz7w…
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While powerful leaders & corporations use #COP to delay, greenwash & set distant targets, the #ClimateCrisis is already a matter of survival for millions in the Global South
We demand bold, immediate action!
The UK must step up & call for #ClimateJustice at #COP29
Migrant justice = climate justice. 🌍
As disasters hit, migrants and marginalised communities suffer first.
Sign the petition urging the UK to lead on climate & migrant justice at #COP29! ✍️act.jcwi.org.uk/uk-governmen…
Extinction Rebellion Leeds retweeted
Frequent flying is deeply unfair. That's why we need a #FrequentFlyingLevy
Stopping climate breakdown means flying less.
The richer you are, the more you fly.
That's why we need the #FrequentFlyingLevy, a progressive solution to aviation's destruction 🧵
Shell and Equinor are developing illegal oil and gas fields in UK waters. On November 12th Greenpeace will be in court to stop them. Can you sign their petition?
act.gp/3zL8QwF
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#FreePoliticalPrisoners
HUNDREDS from across the country will join together for a lawful exhibition outside the Attorney General’s office on October 24th. We will call for a public meeting to discuss the attack on our democratic rights.
Find out more: defendourjuries.org/free-pol…
Extinction Rebellion Leeds retweeted
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW with @MikeAmesburyMP 👇
Is the government funnelling public money to the fossil fuel industry?
Will #CCS reduce carbon emissions?
Have upstream methane emissions been factored in?
Are you listening to us? Are you listening to the science?
Nice one Mike 🙄
Extinction Rebellion Leeds retweeted
It’s time for Labour to remember its roots and reinstate the right to peaceful protest.
Thanks to @ChrisGPackham for the narration
Location: HMP Wormwood Scrubs