Extinction Rebellion

Question 1

Perspective

Answer 1

Believes immediate mitigating efforts are required to combat the impacts of climate change.

Question 2

What they do

Answer 2

Use non-violent civil disobedience acts to persuade governments to act justly on the climate and ecological crisis.

Question 3

Positives

Answer 3

• Advocates for climate change mitigation
• Raises awareness and puts pressure on governments to make greater financial contributions to mitigate climate change.
• “The big one in 2019” an 11 day long protest causing traffic blockages in London. Protesting for government to tell the truth regarding climate change/policy, for net zero emissions by 2025 and for a citizen’s assembly to be implemented amid the organisations loss in faith of democracy. Led to the government declaring a climate emergency. Led to renewed NDCs in the PCA.

Question 4

Negatives

Answer 4

• Civil disobedience tactics lead to a negative perception of the climate action movement
• West Gate Bridge blockage prevented a lady in labour from getting to the hospital. “disgraceful, absolutely disgraceful” deputy PM Michael McCormack
• Unrealistic demands for drastic change for net zero by 2025 undermines the movement and alienates moderate supporters who don’t want to sacrifice their quality of life for climate action

Question 5

Deanna Coco quote

Answer 5

“Sound the alarm and make sure that people understand the threat that we face.”