Extinction Rebellion activists are beginning a four-day protest across Cambridge and the East of England today (August 28) as part of the Rebel Across the Region activity. The group had cited the college's "ties with fossil fuel companies" as Gilbert Murray, 62, and 26-year-old Gabriella Ditton, both from Norwich, admitted causing criminal damage.Prosecutor Philip Botterill told Cambridge Magistrates' Court the group had gone "to the garden lawn at Trinity College, some of them in possession of shovels". We say to them:During their march, organisers have said they will visit some of the 24 non-divested colleges, with some rebels marching with hands covered in oil.Be sure to check back tomorrow as we bring you the latest news from across the county, as well as keeping you updated on any more Extinction Rebellion action and news. We are a non-violent direct action movement demanding urgent action in the face of a climate emergency. Today's action is the first in the East of England as part of the Rebel Across the Region actionsExtinction Rebellion activists are beginning a four-day protest across Cambridge and the East of England today (August 28) as part of the Rebel Across the Region activity.The Cambridge branch of the climate activist group are taking part in action for four days across the August Bank Holiday weekend along with other branches across the country.In a document outlining the details of the protests, they said: "The themes for 28-31 August will unite the UK in beautiful, coordinated, dispersed actions across our nations, regions and communities as we launch our rebellion. Extinction Rebellion combat également pour le bien commun, comme les soignant.e.s, comme les luttes contre le racisme, et comme tous les oublié.e.s des petits et grands discours, des causes sociales et écologiques, nous sommes convaincu.e.s que le gouvernement met en danger les citoyen.ne.s. Two "chanting" environmental protesters have been fined for digging up a lawn outside a Cambridge college. The lawn damage came amid a series of Extinction Rebellion protests in Cambridge earlier this year "Today, Friday, August 28, the theme is to focus on regional fossil fuel actions, with XR stating that the demonstration is a declaration of rebellion against fossil fuels.The Cambridge group will today take part in an 'oily-handed march', starting at Senate House, which is the first main action being carried out for the entire East of England region of Extinction Rebellion's national rebellion.In the public event scheduled on social media, they have described the event saying: "We will be marching through Cambridge to demand the University and colleges divest from fossil fuel and other environmentally destructive companies. Today (28 August) is the first day of four days of planned protest by Extinction Rebellion in Cambridge.The Rebels are teaming up with other branches from across the East of England to hold ‘Rebel Across the Region’, which is also going to be happening across the country. “For institutions that attempt to position themselves at the forefront of climate research and mitigation of biodiversity loss to continue to cling to their destructive financial assets with a cycle of excuses and delays in the face of this devastation is absolutely unacceptable.”It’s estimated that there may be in the region of 100 protesters marching today. Find out more Eine Million Arten sind bedroht. XR have advised those planning on taking part that social distancing will be observed and protesters are urged to wear masks. "They're chanting at the time," he said.


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