Ep 2 - Extinction Rebellion: what's it all about?

Woke & Confused

Jess and Livvy reveal their latest environmental dilemmas, hear from people on the ground at XR's London demonstration, discuss the UK's climate emergency and put some more items in Greenwash Corner!

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Links mentioned in this episode:

- Extinction Rebellion (XR) website: https://rebellion.earth/

- UK Parliament declares climate change emergency

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-48126677

- Extinction Rebellion told prison is not a 'yoga retreat'

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-trending-48147915

- Letter from XR - Mistaken Identity: XR Business is No More

https://rebellion.earth/act-now/resources/communities/mistaken-identity-xr-business-is-no-more/

- Clipper to launch plastic-free tea bag made from bananas

https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/tea-bag-plastic-free-clipper-banana-plant-based-fairtrade-abaca-environment-a8611951.html

- Polly Higgins obituary https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/apr/25/polly-higgins-obituary

Actions you can take today to make a difference

1. Sign up to support the law of ecocide: www.iamanearthprotector.org (Livvy said Earth Defender but she meant Protector, soz!)

2. Find your local XR meetup: https://rebellion.earth/act-now/local-groups/

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LEGAL STUFF: For the avoidance of doubt, all the opinions expressed on Woke & Confused belong to Jess and Livvy and not to any organisations they may be working for, affiliated with or talking about. They're ours, all ours. These are based on our knowledge and experiences at the time of presenting and are subject to change. Please don't take it as gospel truth and do make your own decisions. We are always open to hearing and learning more as it's a confusing world we live in! Right-ho, thanks, bye :) xx

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