Another digital ad screen painted by activists
A controversial digital billboard above the M32 near Stapleton Road has been covered in paint in a targeted overnight action by activists. Continue reading Another digital ad screen painted by activists
Category: Direct Action
Vehicles spray painted in escalation of anti-SUV actions
Stencilled messages reading “Climate Criminal” and “This Machine Kills Kids” were sprayed onto the sides of large 4x4s and SUVs (sports utility vehicles), vehicles which are widely criticised for their high emissions and the threat they pose to other road users and pedestrians. Continue reading Vehicles spray painted in escalation of anti-SUV actions
Bristol Harbour dyed green in river pollution protest
Bristol’s picturesque Cascade Steps became an open sewer today as campaigners sought to raise awareness of river pollution. Continue reading Bristol Harbour dyed green in river pollution protest
Bristol activists among scientists acquitted for climate protest
On Friday, February 10, four members of Scientists for XR, an offshoot of Extinction Rebellion, were acquitted following a successful appeal against earlier charges of criminal damage. Continue reading Bristol activists among scientists acquitted for climate protest
Activists target car companies in international ad-hacking campaign
Bristolians joined international activists over the weekend to hack billboards with artworks parodying car adverts. Continue reading Activists target car companies in international ad-hacking campaign
Campaigners keep warm with Cabot Circus protest
Bristol’s first “warm up” action saw ten people demonstrate inside Cabot Circus to raise awareness of fuel poverty and campaigns fighting against it. Continue reading Campaigners keep warm with Cabot Circus protest
Protest against fuel poverty coming this weekend
On Saturday, December 3, campaign groups will stage a protest against fuel poverty as part of a national day of action organised by the Warm This Winter campaign. Continue reading Protest against fuel poverty coming this weekend
‘We want a city where we can all breathe’ – a night out with Bristol’s SUV saboteurs
For months a small group of activists have targeted the large, polluting cars of the wealthy, deflating their tyres in the dead of night. With unparalleled access to the group, Max Roche explores what it means to be a Tyre Extinguisher. Continue reading ‘We want a city where we can all breathe’ – a night out with Bristol’s SUV saboteurs
XR target Barclays in national action
Activists staged a sit-in protest at Barclays, Broadmead today (November 14) as part of a UK-wide series of action against the bank. Continue reading XR target Barclays in national action
No case to answer: Palestine Actionists walk free
A judge has ruled that three activists have ‘no case to answer’ just hours into the first day of a planned three-day trial. Continue reading No case to answer: Palestine Actionists walk free