Naomi Klein smashing it. Capitalism is climate crisis, Green New Deal is the solution ✊🔥

WATCH: Bamboo tripod action at Oxford Circus by Extinction Rebellion Global during the police-imposed Section 14 preventing XR protest (which actually brought more protestors out onto the streets). 1800+ arrests so far with less than 200 people charged #ExtinctionRebellion

It’s hard to imagine the number of rebels currently feeling exhausted, disorientated and proud. Though we know it’s not over for everyone, this week saw the conclusion of rebellion phases in countless cities. It's now the time for some well-deserved rest. rebellion.earth/act-now/events…

The civil resistance model in "7" steps: 1. You need the numbers 2. You have to go to the capital city 3. You have to break the law 4. It has to stay non-violent 5. It has to go on day after day 6. It has to be fun 7. REPEAT UNTIL YOU WIN #ThisIsNotADrill

"If success includes increasing awareness & creating a regenerative culture with a stronger sense of community, solidarity & resilience, in many ways,... [#ExtinctionRebellion] has already succeeded.", Diana Stuart. rebellion.global #RebelForLife truthout.org/articles/why-e…

Getting ‘back to normal’ isn’t always easy. Extinction Rebellion UK 🌍 have got you covered - read their advice on looking after yourself and others as you come back down to earth; complete with bundles of free resources! Rest well, Rebels! rebellion.earth/2019/10/20/pos…

Britain largest CO2 importer in G7. When someone says 'go protest in China', remind them the UK's consumerism is responsible for much of China's emissions. The av. UK resident's consumption footprint is nearly 3x that of Chinese citizen #ClimateChange theguardian.com/uk-news/2019/o…

Every year, the world's five largest publicly owned oil and gas companies spend approximately $200 million on lobbying designed to control, delay or block binding climate-motivated policy. This is about the people vs. the elites. #KeepItInTheGround forbes.com/sites/niallmcc…

Between 5-17 October, 54,465 articles were posted globally about #ExtinctionRebellion, as: - 1000s slept in cold. - 10,000s protested & were criminalised by S14 ban. - 1,828 arrested; they face court & punishment. Hear the alarm 🚨🥀 Join the rebellion: Rebellion.earth

If William Blake was alive today he'd support #ExtinctionRebellion ! Here's another highlight from our #WritersRebel event as Toby Litt channels the visionary poet to the delight of the crowd #TellTheTruth

Lesson 1: We know so little about how Earth actually works Lesson 2: Nature is amazing theguardian.com/environment/20…

"Let us digest this again. 82% of the wild animals by mass already gone? 50% of live corals already gone? 75% of freshwater ecosystems gone? Not in some hypothetical future, but already gone?" We must #ActNow on climate *and* ecological breakdown medium.com/@will12000/cli…

And it's in the hands of sociopathic arsonists.

🚨Happening now outside of Blackrock HQ! With $7 trillion in assets management, Blackrock is the #1 shareholder in #ECOCIDE - bankrolling oil companies, destroying the Amazon, and keeping the coal industry alive. #ClimateEmergency #ClimateCrisis

Never forget, we now live in a country where people taking non violent direct action to highlight government failure to act on the #ClimateEmergency are now charged with contempt of court & face jail if they mention the climate emergency at their trial.

🚨 BREAKING: INSULATE BRITAIN SUPPORTER JAILED FOR TELLING THE TRUTH. ⛓ David Nixon was sent to prison for eight weeks this morning, convicted of contempt of court and refusing to apologise for telling a jury that fuel poverty and the climate crisis has motivated his actions.

Here's a running thread of all the things the current Prime Minister cannot recall whilst under oath at the Covid Inquiry. Some more understandable than others I'd humbly suggest. 🧵