Roger Hallam - Why International Rebellion? - Extinction Rebellion

Roger Hallam from Extinction Rebellion explains the concept behind the forthcoming International Rebellion starting from April 15, 2019. (recorded April 6th 2019)

#extinctionrebellion
#climatechange
#globalwarming

[carolynkimbrey]

I was just saying the other day that this sort of protest no longer happened...apathy had set in..yet here you are!!!! Thumbs up. If you don;t like the disruption now...you're going to HATE the disruption caused by us all going over the climate tipping point...

[waynesWyrdWorld]

Heard about XR literally 48 hours ago... went to my first meeting this morning and going to legal observation training tomorrow in preparation for Monday 15th. Never felt such purpose and determination. X

[susijenkins]

Roger what an impressive position. I had no idea that you are pivotal in the Extinction Rebellion until I was wondering why I can't speak to you about my veg bag for tomorrow . You are amazing.

[swalks]

I am new to 'the truth'; it's overwhelming and really helpful to understand the philosophy underpinning XR. Popular People Power! Fun is key to maintaining the growth and energy of the movement...

[RayT]

This is the type of stuff that needed to happen 50 years ago. I wish you guys all the best. Left a 👍 and subscribed.

[ladyfaye]

This civil disobedience plan is DEFINITELY A GREAT PLAN. I hope, maybe in some small way I have managed to raise awareness of this world emergency, through my 'standing local activism' out here in the sticks of UK, and thus helped grow the numbers of people who will join you in London, which I wish I could do. Supporting you from a distance anyway.

[robertpoen]

Been waiting 40 years for this. Glad I lived long enough to see it take off... abrazos a todos!

[beehippie]

Hi Roger, thank you so much for this video.
I would like to offer the idea that there IS a fourth option. That of individual choice. If everyone went vegetarian, there would be no demand for meat. Cows would stop being raised for meat thus cutting methane production. Similarly, if every individual decided to stop burning fossil fuel, they could give up plastic, get rid of their car, use bicycle and wood fire to heat. Leave te city and go to the countryside and plant vegetables.
I can see that this is idealistic and obviously is not as easy as it sounds, but I do believe that this fourth option needs to be talked about as it gives people real, personal options to make a change within their en life which impacts the wider world immediately.
I still agree that the XR project is important and the civil disobedience protest is a very good option, which yes, as many people should come to as possible. But it is not the only option to make change.
Thank you

[יצחקשוה-עכ]

I wish to be in London or somewhere else where there is some action... :(

YOU'RE SO WONDERFUL

[GeoffReidNZ]

Full power to all who are joining the rebellion!

[BudahOfBirmingham]

I aim to find like minded people and do an XR action in Birmingham. XR are brilliant and our best chance of change. Budah of Birmingham

[grannyjudi]

I am here in western ny very rural...but I support this all the way. I agree...I was at first earth day....and what has happened since? what are we leaving our children and grandchildren? Today I read...a mural appeared on climate extinction i London...

yes yes yes...what else can we do?

[wildandbarefoot]

I became an activist 30 years ago. Arrested a lot of Times. Totally agree mass Arrest is the Best most Logical option at this point. Nothing Left but to put bodies where Mouths is at. It will work. Came to same conclusion as RH back in the 90s. Nothing chances without Activism and Commitment.

[ajmacconville]

This is amazing, he sets it out so well. I like him saying to sceptics, that yeah, it might not work but its still a good bet and there is reason to think that it could work. Its not like continuing what we are doing is getting us very far

[fluffymushy]

Thank you for all your hard work and for this clear and eloquent explanation video, I've shared it with many. It's educational, easy to understand, and accessible for those who may be in two minds about participating.

[Kaliashdevi]

“One has a moral responsibility to disobey unjust laws.' Martin Luthar King Jr. Go for it! I'm too old now and out of the UK but was protesting in Trafalgar Square in the sixties! LOVE! X

[jayarava]

I'm not well enough to join in the fun, but I support XR as best I can and I look forward to watching the news that week.

[robertcircleone]

The problem that has to be overcome is public apathy.

[Andronicus]

"sometimes things are the most important thing in the world and.. This is!"

[IndiaAniya]

I am in the US and I am african american so I could end up dead. How else can I fight against the system?