Extinction Rebellion
The Extinction Rebellion movement abbreviated XR, was founded in 2018 after the United Nations warned that human survival depends on "rapid far-reaching and unprecedented change in all aspects of society".
The founding members of Extinction Rebellion drew up three demands for the governments of the world to obey; these centred around telling the truth about climate change.
Extinction Rebellion's aim is, to use non-violent resistance to compel government action on climate breakdown, biodiversity loss and the risk of social and ecological collapse.
The following photo series follows the movement as it moved up north, targeting direct action at the council and surrounding businesses it sees as contributing to global breakdown.
Demonstrators march through the city under the banner "Tell The Truth". The demonstration was organised by the Northern Rebellion, which is part of the Extinction Rebellion movement. They aim to get the government to act and tell the truth about climate change. Manchester, UK 2019
Demonstrators talk to the GMP during the take over of Deansgate. The Northern Rebellion, which is part of the Extinction Rebellion movement, organised the demonstration to get the government to act and tell the truth about climate change. Manchester, UK 2019
Demonstrators March through the city under the banner "Rebel For Life". The demonstration was organised by the Northern Rebellion, which is part of the Extinction Rebellion movement. They aim to get the government to act and tell the truth about climate change. Manchester, UK 2019
Pat Karney address the local media about the 4-day protest and how it will disrupt the city. The Extinction Rebellion movement abbreviated XR, was founded in 2018 after the United Nations warned that human survival depends on "rapid far-reaching and unprecedented change in all aspects of society". Manchester, UK 2019
Members from the Northern Rebellion movement which is part of the Extinction Rebellion pose for a photograph in front of the "Act Now" slogan which is in aid of getting the government to act and tell the truth about climate change. Manchester, UK 2019
Makeshift toilets are erected outside the renowned San-Carlo Cicchetti restaurant on King Street, during the Northern Rebellion's four-day demonstration. The protest is in aid of getting the government to act and tell the truth about climate change. Manchester, UK 2019
Youth 4 Climate Change protesters attend a demonstration to raise awareness regarding climate change. The Extinction Rebellion movement abbreviated XR, was founded in 2018 after the United Nations warned that human survival depends on "rapid far-reaching and unprecedented change in all aspects of society". Manchester, UK 2019
A protester walks to the front of the climate change demonstration. The Extinction Rebellion movement abbreviated XR, was founded in 2018 after the United Nations warned that human survival depends on "rapid far-reaching and unprecedented change in all aspects of society". Manchester, UK 2019
Extinction Rebellion stage a die-in next to Emmeline Pankhurst statue at St Peter's Square. A die-in is a peaceful, non-violent protest wherein participants lie on the ground for a specified amount of time. The act symbolises the kind of future we face without government action on the climate crisis. Manchester, UK 2020
Police officers attend the Daily Mail regional office which has been sprayed with pink paint. The act was due to articles associated around the migrant crisis on British shores. The Extinction Rebellion movement abbreviated XR, was founded in 2018 after the United Nations warned that human survival depends on "rapid far-reaching and unprecedented change in all aspects of society". Manchester, UK 2020
Protesters march through the city to raise awareness regarding climate change. The Extinction Rebellion movement abbreviated XR, was founded in 2018 after the United Nations warned that human survival depends on "rapid far-reaching and unprecedented change in all aspects of society". Manchester, UK 2020
Protesters march down Whitworth Street during a demonstration organised by Youth 4 Climate Change. The Extinction Rebellion movement abbreviated XR, was founded in 2018 after the United Nations warned that human survival depends on "rapid far-reaching and unprecedented change in all aspects of society". Manchester, UK 2019