We all know that the planet is in crisis — wildfires are blazing across Australia, through the Amazon and in endless other places around the world, killing humans and animals, alike. Floods are causing havoc — wrecking homes and lives — as are droughts, earthquakes and heatwaves. Multiple groups and movements have emerged to fight back against the causes and to try to protect the future of all living beings — Extinction Rebellion are one of the most prevalent and successful. We chat to spokesperson from the organisation, Alannah Travers, to find out how they are trying to halt mass extinction.
What or who does Extinction Rebellion represent, and how did it come to be?