Extinction Rebellion Exeter has posted satirical newspaper front pages in city centre bus shelters promoting “The Big One”, four days of climate action in Westminster aimed at holding the UK government to account for failing to act in the face of the climate crisis.
More than 200 organisations including Greenpeace and Friends of the Earth are involved in the event, which is expected to involve 100,000 people and is billed as being accessible, creative and family-friendly.
It includes an extensive programme of speakers, workshops and performers in locations across Westminster and will coincide with Earth Day on Saturday – an annual event that has been held since 1970 to demonstrate support for environmental protection – and the London Marathon on Sunday.
There is more information about the event, which runs from Friday 21 to Monday 24 April, on the Extinction Rebellion Exeter website.