Extinct Rebellion (XR) groups across the UK promise a summer filled with “rebellious actions” with targets such as insurance companies and private jets.
XR accused politicians of helping to expand the airport and lower environmental laws, with the UK documenting the warmest and driest springs in more than 50 years. In response, it plans “creative, colorful and bold actions.” Around the country.
An XR spokesman said, “Find block time on the protest, calendar, and join in the season of unity, community and rebellion.”
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These include a one-week lawsuit in July against the insurance company. It aims to highlight 20 companies that guarantee 70% of fossil fuel projects, many of which are based in the city of London.
Actors pay regular visits to insurers to convince them to abandon the oil, gas and coal industries altogether. XR is recorded Many victory Under the campaign that includes Insurance giant Zurich Stop coverage for new oil and gas projects.
Also in July, the XR will march to Oxford Airport to promote a ban on private jets. The airport hosts over 30 aircraft and helicopters for private charters. That website. XR previously protested against Fernborough and private jets at Inverness Airport.
A weekly action has been planned starting Monday, July 14th, 2025, highlighting the impact of rising temperatures on workers. Xruk is part of the alliance behind it Heat Strike The campaign is pressured by governments and employers to set a national maximum working temperature of 30°C (27°C for those who are working hard) and a heatwave Farlow scheme when they can’t meet this.
Meanwhile, activists in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole invite others to join July 27th at a “funeral for nature” to lament the loss of nature. The protesters, dressed in black, walked in silence with drums.
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Katherine Early is a freelance environmental journalist and chief reporter Ecologist. Find her at Bluesky @catearly.bsky.social.
