We are Extinction Rebellion Newham (London)
Extinction Rebellion is an international movement that uses non-violent civil disobedience in an attempt to halt mass extinction and minimise the risk of social collapse.
'In a ruling believed to be the first of its kind in France, the appeals court in Bordeaux overturned an expulsion order against the 40-year-old man because he would face “a worsening of his respiratory pathology due to air pollution” in his country of origin.'.
Man saved from deportation after pollution plea in French legal 'first'
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Court says man would face ‘worsening of his respiratory pathology due to air pollution’ in country of originXR will be standing in soludarity with other organisations defending black youth in Tottenham today.
Landmark case ~ air pollution contributed to Ella’s death says coroner.....
Air pollution a cause in girl's death, coroner rules in landmark case
www.theguardian.com
Coroner says failure to reduce pollution levels to legal limits was factor in death of Ella Kissi-Debrah, who had severe asthma
“Environmental deterioration is infinitely more threatening to civilisation than Trumpism or Covid-19”
Top scientists warn of 'ghastly future of mass extinction' and climate disruption https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/jan/13/top-scientists-warn-of-ghastly-future-of-mass-extinction-and-climate-disruption-aoe?utm_term=Autofeed&CMP=twt_gu&utm_medium&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1610515336
We couldn't agree more. Which is why you must cancel the #SilvertownTunnel [a new £2bn motorway directly into one of the poorest and most polluted boroughs in the UK] @SilvertownTn @NoSilvertownTnl
Toxic air pollution is a public health crisis. Ministers and the previous Mayor have acted too slowly in the past, but they must now learn the lessons from the Coroner’s ruling and do much more to tackle the deadly scourge of air pollution in London and across the country. 2/2
