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HEATHER’S APPEAL
Over the coming weeks and months we will be sharing the story of XR Sheffield rebel Heather’s journey of appealing her unjust conviction during the 2019 rebellion. Here’s what Heather has to say: “I …
BARCLAYS SOLO PROTEST
Climate campaigner and XR Sheffield member Dr Mike Nutt has been solo protesting every Thursday afternoon outside Barclays in the city centre. Barclays is the largest funder of oil, coal and gas …
REBELLION OF ONE
The Rebellion of One (Ro1) saw over 200 rebels come out onto the streets to take part in single-person roadblocks all over the country. They may have looked alone, but each rebel sitter had a hidden …
SHEFFIELD FALLING BEHIND NOTTINGHAM AND MANCHESTER AS DAN JARVIS FAILS TO ACT
Sheffield in danger of losing green-city reputation under Dan Jarvis, according to XR Sheffield Extinction Rebellion members march on Town Hall to demand a green recovery Members of Extinction …
Beyond Coronavirus 3
XR Sheffield activist Zoe Roberts talks about how you can get politically active and help tackle the climate crisis during the lockdown. “To resolve the climate crisis and create a fairer …
Beyond Coronavirus 2
XR Sheffield activist Ci Davis talks about the effects of modern agriculture on the environment and how to improve these practices. “Before COVID-19 food and farming was in crisis. Soils have …
Beyond Coronavirus 1
XR Sheffield activist Dinah Ward talks about the effect of aeroplanes, or lack thereof, on our local environment during this pandemic. “You may not have noticed, but it’s been a particularly …
DONATE!
You don’t have to get arrested to be a rebel. Every donation helps us keep fighting to avert climate and ecological collapse. Every donation pushes Sheffield towards a better future. To continue …
ART ACTS NOW
Calling all creators! We are seeking small to medium sized 2D artworks for an exhibition in the Café area of The Art House on the following themes: Heading for extinction - Identifying the crisis …