Rupert Read

Dr Rupert Read is an associate professor at the University of East Anglia, a former spokesperson for Extinction Rebellion, and the author of “Parents for a Future"

<p>As we sit in the throes of yet another UK heatwave today, what will it take to liberate action, at scale?</p>

Opinion

Climate change activism is no longer enough – it’s time for us to do

<p>An new IPCC report states that the impact of climate change will be more severe than initially predicted </p>

Opinion

Abandon the idea we can limit overheating to 1.5C

<p>Find an existing group in your local area doing something real, such as a rewilding project with fruit tree planting included, running a green gym or maintaining a community garden</p>

Opinion

Three new year’s resolutions to help the planet

Climate

There should be no more Cop climate summits. They’re not working

Voices

This year’s Nobel Peace Prize should’ve gone to Greta Thunberg

<p>‘The successful climate movement won’t be radical or moderate – it will be both’ </p>

Opinion

Climate tribalism is pointless – mass climate action is needed

The idea behind our movement – Extinction Rebellion – is that, rather than allowing ourselves to be gradually extinguished, we will insist upon the government changing course radically, now

Voices

Is protest the only way to make governments listen on climate change?

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Rupert Read

Climate change activism is no longer enough – it’s time for us to do

Abandon the idea we can limit overheating to 1.5C

Three new year’s resolutions to help the planet

There should be no more Cop climate summits. They’re not working

This year’s Nobel Peace Prize should’ve gone to Greta Thunberg

Climate tribalism is pointless – mass climate action is needed

Is protest the only way to make governments listen on climate change?

I apologised for offending transgender people, but that wasn't enough

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