National treasure, actor, author and comedian Stephen Fry called on the British public to support Extinction Rebellion. Speaking to camera Fry, said: “Reasonable people, I think, understand that something has to be done about fossil fuels, most of all about our insatiable appetite for them.”
“It’s not good just saying everybody give up carbon use because we can’t – ultimately it’s up to governments. You need to get them to recognise that this is the most serious crisis that humanity has ever faced and that therefore we should plan, we should plan in a friendly way, in a way that involves all of humanity.
“Disruption can be an awful thing. It can ruin the way the world is. But there’s another form of disruption, which is to stop the world going down the wrong path. To disrupt a destructive journey. And that’s what Extinction Rebellion, for example, does.”
Fry’s comments come as record breaking temperatures sweep across Europe increasing the risk of extensive forest fires this summer and deadly floods displace millions in Bangladesh. Earlier this month UN Secretary-General António Guterres called on world leaders to change course and end a “senseless and suicidal war against nature”, adding that fossil fuel companies and the banks that finance them “have humanity by the throat”.
The video comes as Extinction Rebellion plans its next wave of actions open to the public to join beginning September 10th.
Marly Lyman from Extinction Rebellion UK, said: “What the world needs now is a plan. We are in a moment of truth, and how we all respond will determine the next chapter of humanity. Because the crisis is here, it’s in politics and on supermarket shelves, it’s in the burning forests and our next pay cheque, it’s in the communities facing flooding and our cultural institutions. The crisis is everywhere, and it’s happening now.
“Together we will stop the harm, ending fossil fuel use, excessive extraction, consumption and waste. We will repair nature – restoring biodiversity loss and protecting our only home. And to do it we must work together to build a new democracy that gives people a say. A shared dialogue that values and celebrates difference – a new model that is just and fair – built on love, care and kindness.”
📣 📣 Announcing the next South West Unite to Survive Open Call! 📌 Sunday 22nd October 2023, 6-7pm ➡️ Register here: https://xrb.link/D0TT1u 💬 Come along to our open call and find out how you can join in with our family-friendly protest in Bath on Saturday 28th October 🌳 Need ‘Unite to Survive’ leaflets for your […]
We are holding an Open Call (on zoom) on Sunday 10th September at 6pm – 7pm. You can ask questions and share ideas about a South West family friendly protest happening in Bath on Saturday 28 Oct. We want to invite everyone, and for everyone to feel welcome! Just like the day itself, anyone from […]
CELEBRATING OVER 100 ACTIONSIt’s inspiring to see the commitment of so many ordinary people to take action in the face of ongoing climate catastrophes. With over 100 actions across the UK since #TheBigOne, the dedication to raising awareness and demanding urgent climate action is undeniable.From peaceful protests to creative demonstrations, XR rebels are making their […]
DECIDING TOGETHER MEANS POWER TOGETHERWe demand a culture of participation, fairness and transparency.Transforming public governance to serve the common good has become critical to the survival of all species. Without it, we will continue along the course toward total system collapse.Citizens’ assemblies are a structured way for a group of people to discuss issues or […]
Truro Train station billboards have been adjusted yet again! Eastern Airlines suddenly gaining a conscience maybe? #bringonclimatehell (update as of 28 August the billboards are still there!)
Band Camp 2023 in Llandovery, Wales, this weekend, featured the XR Devon Drummers! #xrrhythms XR Rhythms UK A wonderful weekend was had by all, meeting lots of new drummers from across the UK and beyond! Throughout the weekend, there were workshops, jamming sessions, art blocking, yoga and everyone helped volunteer to keep camp up and […]
Just in time for the school holidays, a timely banner drop reminder across our roads, that the South West is plagued with sewage from the illegal dumping of untreated sewage by companies like South West Water and Wessex Water. This weekend banner drops happened up and down the UK to highlight the plight of our […]
Rebels from XR South West, XR Cymru/Wales and XR UK joined forces to shut down an illegal coal mine in South Wales. With determination and defiance, they locked themselves to the boat, disrupting the mining operation and demanding justice. For over 8 months, the Ffos-y-Fran colliery has operated without a license, mining nearly 300,000 tonnes […]
