Pressure Groups - XR

Question 1

XR point

Answer 1

Extinction rebellion outsider climate change pressure group.

Question 2

XR explanation

Answer 2

They do not adhere to the law, no official position with the government. Laws which will reduce carbon emissions to 0 by 2025. Extreme methods force the government to listen and make changes that benefit them.

Question 3

XR example

Answer 3

They held a week-long protest in October 2018 in order to force the government to make changes to their climate action plans.

Question 4

XR analysis

Answer 4

Unlawful yet effective methods force the government and the public to listen.

Question 5

XR rebuttal

Answer 5

Despite the government acknowledging them there has been no legal change.

Question 6

XR rebuttal explanation

Answer 6

Their goal is highly unrealistic and they are unlikely to achieve it and continuing to protest may not make a huge difference.

Question 7

XR rebuttal example

Answer 7

The government has agreed to instead reduce carbon emissions by 80% by 2050.

Question 8

XR link

Answer 8

Their methods are somewhat effective as climate change is becoming a more permanent issue within society.