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Climate change activists use glue to stick themselves to a sign to block a road during the Extinction Rebellion protest in Vienna, Austria, October 7, 2019. REUTERS/Lisi Niesner

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Direct action on climate change

A movement of "Extinction Rebellion" protesters demanding rapid, deeper action to curb climate change has expanded around the world. Their hallmark is non-violent direct action out on the streets, often blocking roads and seats of government in major cities. The activists justify the disruption by saying an urgent response to an accelerating climate "emergency" is required to protect the planet for future generations. 


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UN rights experts criticise London climate protest 'ban' Laurie Goering and Megan Rowling
Climate activists found guilty over London train protest Laurie Goering
Extinction Rebellion climate group seeps into oil-rich Middle East Adela Suliman
Judges overrule London police ban on Extinction Rebellion protests Laurie Goering
Semi-naked climate activists protest BP art sponsorship Reuters
Judges hear legal case on London police ban of climate protests Laurie Goering
Climate activists escape punishment over London train protest Sonia Elks
Top UK scientist backs Extinction Rebellion protesters Emma Batha
UK clampdown on climate protests sets 'disturbing precedent' Megan Rowling
In birthplace of U.S. revolution, a climate rebellion takes root Shannon Larson
Climate change activists defy police ban on London protests Reuters
Climate protesters at London airport say they are 'scared' Laurie Goering
British police order a halt to climate protests in London Reuters
Climate change activists target BlackRock offices in London Reuters
Scientists back civil disobedience to force climate action Reuters
Climate-change protesters hold London 'funeral' march Reuters
Dutch police detain 130 Extinction Rebellion protesters Reuters
Belgian police arrest up to 300 Extinction Rebellion protesters Reuters
Climate protester lies on plane as London arrests top 1,000 Reuters
'It's easy to break the law': Climate activists ready new protests Laurie Goering
Hundreds of arrests as London climate activists vow more protests Reuters
'Sorry, this is an emergency': Climate protesters block streets Reuters
Climate change protests snarl up central London, 276 arrested Reuters
Merkel defends climate plan as activists block key Berlin square Reuters
Police remove climate activists blocking Amsterdam street Reuters
Climate change activists hose "fake blood" at UK Treasury Reuters
Climate activists block traffic in U.S. capital Reuters
Eco group's drones grounded in bid to shut Heathrow Reuters
Style to die for? London fashion week faces climate spotlight Sonia Elks
Extinction Rebellion has message for world: We've only just begun Reuters
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