<p>Extinction Rebellion have become one of the most well-known environmental groups in the UK in recent years.<br><br>Their stated aim is to cause “major disruptions” to encourage governments across the world to do more to deal with climate change.<br><br>Often, this has taken the form of civil unrest in the UK’s major cities.<br><br>Some of their most high-profile stunts include smashing glass windows at Barclays HQ in Canary Wharf in April, and at JP. Morgan in Embankment in September this year. They claim these particular banks have a “suicidal business model” which is “responsible for funding and accelerating the climate and ecological emergency.”<br><br>In 2019, they also sprayed red paint over the Treasury in London.<br><br>This summer, they announced another period of unrest and have so far launched significant protests in Oxford Circus and Covent Garden, building a 4m high pink table that was later dismantled after police issued a dispersal order.<br><br>Watch the video above to find out who Extinction Rebellion are and what changes they want.</p>
