Welcome to the website of Extinction Rebellion in Lincolnshire
We are facing an unprecedented global emergency. Life on Earth is in crisis: scientists agree we have entered a period of abrupt climate breakdown, there is an ecological crisis and we are in the midst of a mass extinction of our own making. As Greta Thunberg said:
“Humanity is now standing at a crossroads. We have gathered here today because we have chosen which path we want to take and now we are waiting for the others to follow our example. We are the ones making a difference. And we will never stop fighting for this planet and for ourselves, our futures and the futures of our children and grandchildren.”
JOIN US in Lincoln Extinction Rebellion as we continue to raise the alarm about the urgency of the situation.
EMERGENCY ON PLANET EARTH
Read this guide which Tells The Truth about what’s happening and why.
Written by Dr Emily Grossman with the support of the XR Scientists community. Fact-checked and reviewed by a wide range of experts.
insure our survival
XR Lincoln rebels joined hundreds of others in the City of London for October 28th week to protest against insurance companies insuring fossil fuel projects in an action called Insure Our Survival.
Insurance companies are the weak link in fossil fuel extraction. To put it simply, no insurance = no extraction. So XR is putting pressure on major insurers like Axxa, Allianz and Howden to commit to pulling out of fossil fuel insurance. Insurance is ever more risky as the climate starts to break down and some insurers are starting to get the message. Zurich and Probitas 1492 have recently bowed to pressure and stated they’ll pull out of fossil fuel insurance. We’re having an impact!
We also went to Birmingham for a regional protest at the offices of AIG and others and sent them our clear message with drums, chants and letters. You can see the video here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAK9Y7rSR5U
NEWS FROM A WORLD IN FLUX
In this first episode co-founder, Clare Farrell and conservation scientist Dr Charlie Gardner discuss the incredible amount of extreme weather around the world in 2023, why net zero isn't enough, and the 2025 battle plan from the American political right, which seeks to dismantle climate action and make it difficult to put back in future. And see the latest episode in their series here
IPCC 2023: THE FINAL REPORT
Read the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report summary here.
Dr Charlie Gardner and Clare Farrell discuss the latest IPCC synthesis report, the final report in the most recent series. They discuss the contents, media representation, multiple flaws and problems around the failing international approach to the climate crisis, and finally why a broad and large scale people powered response is needed. See their video here.
Join a talk and Q&A
Find out what makes us tick and how you can get involved in this live online talk from XR UK
Every Tues 7pm - 9pm
(1.5hr talk, 0.5hr discussion)
https://extinctionrebellion.uk/join-us/
We need you – whoever you are, however much time you have – to help build a powerful movement. Our vision of change involves mass participation. Together we’re unstoppable.
OUR DEMANDS
Our demands are rooted in love, care and a fundamental commitment to climate justice. The effects of the emergency are being felt now, and will continue to be disproportionately suffered by those who have done least to cause the crises. In the UK, we bear a particular responsibility to the Global Majority, and acknowledge and support the incredible work of the many organisations specialising in the specific issues related to justice.
Tell the truth
All institutions must communicate the danger we are in. We must be clear about the extreme cascading risks humanity now faces, the injustice this represents, its historic roots, and the urgent need for rapid political, social and economic change.
Act now
Every part of society must act now to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2025 and begin protecting and repairing nature immediately. The whole of society must move into a new precautionary paradigm, where life is sacred and all are in service to ensuring its future.
Be the change
We demand a culture of participation, fairness and transparency. The Government must create and be led by a Citizens’ Assembly on Climate and Ecological Justice. Only the common sense of ordinary people will help us navigate the challenging decisions ahead.
MORE ABOUT XR INCLUDING OUR PRINCIPLES AND VALUES
Help Our Cause
Your support and contributions will enable us to help rebels with court costs and help with getting our message out to the wider community
