Extinction Rebellion’s international movement, took over multiple cities across the globe for two weeks in October. Protests everywhere caused disruption and annoyance.
Events in London caused the biggest uproar. Activists climbed on tubes during rush hour, grounded flights at London City Airport, glued themselves to the BBC, and scaled Big Ben.
We spoke to the people of London to see if the tactics used by Extinction Rebellion were effective in getting their message out.
Listen to our podcast below:
Activists outside the BBC building in central London. Credit: John Paul Brown
Reporter amongst activists outside the BBC building. Credit: Nemone Caldwell
The Red Brigade join other activists outside the BBC building in central London. Credit: Aaron
Extinction Rebellion activists on London City Airport. Credit: Gareth Morris
Extinction Rebellion activists at London City Airport. Credit: Jamie
Members of Christian Climate Action disrupt a DLR train at Shadwell station. Credit: Vladimir Morozov/akxmedia.
Commuters waiting at Canning Town. Credit: Ben Gillespie.
Commuters drag down protesters off tube at Canning Town. Credit: Ben Gillespie
Protesters on tube at Canning Town. Credit: Ben Gillespie.
Protesters on tube at Canning Town. Credit: Ben Gillespie
Activist dressed as Boris Johnson on the scaffolding of the Queen Elizabeth Tower. Credit: Eleanor Dalton