# What is Extinction Rebellion ?

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Published: 2026-06-28T02:59:00+00:00
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This environmental movement was created in England just a few years ago in October 2018, but quickly spread all across the world. Extinction Rebellion’s aim is to compel governments to take action against global warming and environmental collapse. It’s earned a reputation as a radical organisation, due to its disobedience and disruption tactics. But only using non-violent action is one of its key principles. Also known as XR, Extinction Rebellion was born from a realisation that traditional protest methods were insufficient when it came to the environment crisis. These activists felt new methods and organisation forms were required, taking inspiration from other grassroots movements like Occupy, the American civil rights movement or the suffragettes. What do they actually want in concrete terms? How did such a young movement get to be so rich and powerful? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠Why can't Royals take selfies ?⁠ ⁠How can I beat my work addiction?⁠ ⁠How is AI being used in the legal system?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. Replay of the episode published on May 17th, 2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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