Category: National
3rd & 4th Dec 2024: HXR members gather outside GMC HQ during Dr Sarah Benn’s BMA-funded appeal
In April this year, Dr Sarah Benn, a retired GP of over 32 years standing, became the first doctor to […]
2nd Dec 2024: HXR members risk arrest in solidarity with Sarah Benn
A group of HXR doctors and nurses protested peacefully against the fossil fuel industry today, on injuncted land at Kingsbury […]
29th Nov 2024: Health professionals, Scientists and Lawyers occupy “Magic Circle” law firms
Members of Health for Extinction Rebellion joined Medical colleagues, Scientists and Lawyers in a time limited occupation of the so-called […]
Can property damage ever be an act of care? Dr Patrick Hart demonstrates courage and compassion facing down Exxon Mobil.
Dr Patrick Hart closing statement at Chelmsford Crown court, 29-10-24 “I hope it has been clear to you that I […]
28 Oct. 2024: Health Workers stage protest in insurance giant AXA’s lobby to highlight its role in facilitating the continued expansion of fossil fuels
This morning a group of health professionals affiliated with Extinction Rebellion staged a protest at AXA UK, one of the […]
27th Oct 2024: Health workers and patients gather to dispel the GMC’s pretence that climate action taken by doctors undermines public trust
The Public has Spoken, Gathering outside the GMC At 3:00 PM on Thursday, a group of health workers and patients […]
October 2024: BMJ bans adverts from fossil fuel funding banks following HXR criticism.
In October 2024 the British Medical Journal announced their decision to ban advertising from banks which fund fossil fuel companies. […]
What is the duty of care of medics in a changing climate? Watch this short film published today
The British Medical Journal explores this question in this video published today, alongside David Boyd, former Special Rapporteur on Human […]
18th August 2024: HXR statement in response to the GMC’s suspension of Dr Diana Warner for climate protest and its recent protest guidance
This statement from Health for Extinction Rebellion is in response to the recent suspension of Dr Diana Warner for non […]
Press release: HXR member Diana Warner found guilty by GMC of professional misconduct for climate protest
Press release Sunday 18th August 2024 Retired Bristol GP found guilty of misconduct over climate protests Retired GP Diana Warner, […]