Extinction Rebellion marched from Poole Park to the town centre this Saturday, in solidarity with communities around the world taking the brunt of the climate crisis.
The issues they were raising included Big Oil companies’ destruction of Africa, the displacement of indigenous people around the world, racism and pollution.
Dozens of people joined the march, led by a group of drummers, and waved a variety of flags and banners.
Adam, from Poole said:
“It’s heart-breaking how climate change has already affected people around the world.”
“My family are from Malawi, huge amounts of their land has gone under water, and their houses have been destroyed. It’s devastating, we need to change the world, now.”
Protest Liaison Richard said: “We’re here to show solidarity with all those suffering in the world right now, as a result of wars, pollution and the climate crisis.”
Protesters also handed out flyers containing details of a damning report of the Perenco oil group by the Environmental Investigation Agency.
The report highlights repeated incidents of pollution in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Peru, Guatemala and even Poole Harbour.
Others handed out flyers expressing concern over racist, anti-immigration policies by Reform UK and Nigel Farage.
Many locals were accepting and supportive, while others made rude gestures and chanted far-right slogans in return.
What is Extinction Rebellion?
Extinction Rebellion marched for many causes on their agenda, including:
- Stopping insurance companies who back fossil fuel and arms companies.
- To encourage bill payers to withhold the sewage aspect of their water bill payments until the water companies stop pumping sewage into open water and help the UK government start cleaning up our coasts and waterways.
- A media revolution. Dismantling billionaire owned and state-controlled media networks. Instead building “community led alternatives that serve the people, not profit.”
If you’d like to find out more about Extinction Rebellion visit https://extinctionrebellion.uk/
For more BUzz coverage of Extinction Rebellion visit: https://buzz.bournemouth.ac.uk/?s=climate+crisis+
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