Our campaign to fight dirty methane gas in DC is at a critical junction. After a big win last summer, the DC Public Service Commission (PSC) is once again considering Washington Gas’ latest proposal to saddle residents with the cost of unnecessarily replacing its gas pipelines. We’re not fooled by Washington Gas’ scheming: this is a bold cash grab that will line the gas company’s pockets while residents pay the price.

The PSC will decide on this plan any day now, so we’re keeping the pressure on to let them know that the District is watching. We will rally in front of the PSC’s office to collect and deliver written messages to demand that the PSC reject Washington Gas's expensive and dangerous District UNsafe plan. This plan would lock us into paying $12 billion for decades of fracked methane gas pipelines, all to generate higher profits for Washington Gas. The people say NO to Washington Gas and its "accelerated pipeline replacement" profit schemes.

To ensure the message gets through, we plan to gather every Wednesday morning at 8:15am.

Together with other groups, we won a long fight to get the PSC to reject Washington Gas' “Project Pipes” phase 3 plan. Now Washington Gas has re-branded it, and we'll defeat it again!

This week, instead of our Wed morning presence, we will gather Tuesday afternoon, 1:15-2:00.

Our campaign to fight dirty methane gas in DC is at a critical junction. After a big win last summer, the DC Public Service Commission (PSC) is once again considering Washington Gas’ latest proposal to saddle residents with the cost of unnecessarily replacing its gas pipelines. We’re not fooled by Washington Gas’ scheming: this is a bold cash grab that will line the gas company’s pockets while residents pay the price.

So we’re keeping the pressure on to let them know that the District is watching. We will rally in front of the PSC’s office to collect and deliver written messages to demand that the PSC reject Washington Gas's expensive and dangerous District UNsafe plan. This plan would lock us into paying $12 billion for decades of fracked methane gas pipelines, all to generate higher profits for Washington Gas. The people say NO to Washington Gas and its "accelerated pipeline replacement" profit schemes.

Together with other groups, we won a long fight to get the PSC to reject Washington Gas' “Project Pipes” phase 3 plan. Now Washington Gas has re-branded it, and we'll defeat it again!

Heard about Extinction Rebellion in the news?
Freaking out about the climate crisis?
Want to get more involved?

If you’re interested in contributing more of your skills to XRDC, the first step is to join an Intro to XR Call!

Our hour-long call occurs every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. ET.

It covers the organization's principles, demands, and structure. It is a great opportunity to get answers to any questions you may have.

After this call, you’ll have the opportunity to join an XRDC Working Group and be an organizer for future actions.

Our campaign to fight dirty methane gas in DC is at a critical junction. After a big win last summer, the DC Public Service Commission (PSC) is once again considering Washington Gas’ latest proposal to saddle residents with the cost of unnecessarily replacing its gas pipelines. We’re not fooled by Washington Gas’ scheming: this is a bold cash grab that will line the gas company’s pockets while residents pay the price.

The PSC will decide on this plan any day now, so we’re keeping the pressure on to let them know that the District is watching. We will rally in front of the PSC’s office to collect and deliver written messages to demand that the PSC reject Washington Gas's expensive and dangerous District UNsafe plan. This plan would lock us into paying $12 billion for decades of fracked methane gas pipelines, all to generate higher profits for Washington Gas. The people say NO to Washington Gas and its "accelerated pipeline replacement" profit schemes.

To ensure the message gets through, we plan to gather every Wednesday morning at 8:15am.

Together with other groups, we won a long fight to get the PSC to reject Washington Gas' “Project Pipes” phase 3 plan. Now Washington Gas has re-branded it, and we'll defeat it again!

Our campaign to fight dirty methane gas in DC is at a critical junction. After a big win last summer, the DC Public Service Commission (PSC) is once again considering Washington Gas’ latest proposal to saddle residents with the cost of unnecessarily replacing its gas pipelines. We’re not fooled by Washington Gas’ scheming: this is a bold cash grab that will line the gas company’s pockets while residents pay the price.

The PSC will decide on this plan any day now, so we’re keeping the pressure on to let them know that the District is watching. We will rally in front of the PSC’s office to collect and deliver written messages to demand that the PSC reject Washington Gas's expensive and dangerous District UNsafe plan. This plan would lock us into paying $12 billion for decades of fracked methane gas pipelines, all to generate higher profits for Washington Gas. The people say NO to Washington Gas and its "accelerated pipeline replacement" profit schemes.

To ensure the message gets through, we plan to gather every Wednesday morning at 8:15am.

Together with other groups, we won a long fight to get the PSC to reject Washington Gas' “Project Pipes” phase 3 plan. Now Washington Gas has re-branded it, and we'll defeat it again!

Our campaign to fight dirty methane gas in DC is at a critical junction. After a big win last summer, the DC Public Service Commission (PSC) is once again considering Washington Gas’ latest proposal to saddle residents with the cost of unnecessarily replacing its gas pipelines. We’re not fooled by Washington Gas’ scheming: this is a bold cash grab that will line the gas company’s pockets while residents pay the price.

The PSC will decide on this plan any day now, so we’re keeping the pressure on to let them know that the District is watching. We will rally in front of the PSC’s office to collect and deliver written messages to demand that the PSC reject Washington Gas's expensive and dangerous District UNsafe plan. This plan would lock us into paying $12 billion for decades of fracked methane gas pipelines, all to generate higher profits for Washington Gas. The people say NO to Washington Gas and its "accelerated pipeline replacement" profit schemes.

To ensure the message gets through, we plan to gather every Wednesday morning at 8:15am.

Together with other groups, we won a long fight to get the PSC to reject Washington Gas' “Project Pipes” phase 3 plan. Now Washington Gas has re-branded it, and we'll defeat it again!

Heard about Extinction Rebellion in the news?
Freaking out about the climate crisis?
Want to get more involved?

If you’re interested in contributing more of your skills to XRDC, the first step is to join an Intro to XR Call!

Our hour-long call occurs every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. ET.

It covers the organization's principles, demands, and structure. It is a great opportunity to get answers to any questions you may have.

After this call, you’ll have the opportunity to join an XRDC Working Group and be an organizer for future actions.

Our campaign to fight dirty methane gas in DC is at a critical junction. After a big win last summer, the DC Public Service Commission (PSC) is once again considering Washington Gas’ latest proposal to saddle residents with the cost of unnecessarily replacing its gas pipelines. We’re not fooled by Washington Gas’ scheming: this is a bold cash grab that will line the gas company’s pockets while residents pay the price.

The PSC will decide on this plan any day now, so we’re keeping the pressure on to let them know that the District is watching. We will rally in front of the PSC’s office to collect and deliver written messages to demand that the PSC reject Washington Gas's expensive and dangerous District UNsafe plan. This plan would lock us into paying $12 billion for decades of fracked methane gas pipelines, all to generate higher profits for Washington Gas. The people say NO to Washington Gas and its "accelerated pipeline replacement" profit schemes.

To ensure the message gets through, we plan to gather every Wednesday morning at 8:15am.

Together with other groups, we won a long fight to get the PSC to reject Washington Gas' “Project Pipes” phase 3 plan. Now Washington Gas has re-branded it, and we'll defeat it again!

CCAN is organizing its annual Polar Bear Plunge virtually to raise money for climate initiatives and to keep winter cold! XRDC has a team and you can support in different ways:

• Join our team to plunge (rebels have faced worse than cold water and come out on top).

• Support with day-of tasks and logistics. More details to be finalized as the date approaches.

• Share with friends and solicit donations. Donations to this team will be split between XRDC and CCAN.

XRDC will meet at a location to be determined shortly. Join us and don't miss the fun!

Heard about Extinction Rebellion in the news?
Freaking out about the climate crisis?
Want to get more involved?

If you’re interested in contributing more of your skills to XRDC, the first step is to join an Intro to XR Call!

Our hour-long call occurs every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. ET.

It covers the organization's principles, demands, and structure. It is a great opportunity to get answers to any questions you may have.

After this call, you’ll have the opportunity to join an XRDC Working Group and be an organizer for future actions.

Shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing, is a Japanese wellness practice that helps individuals access the healing properties of nature. Extended contemplative time in nature calms the mind, promotes well-being, and cultivates a profound sense of belonging. During this truly immersive experience with a trained expert guide, you will be invited to slow down, to be curious, and to touch, smell, hear, and see nature more fully. We will also take time to honor the trees of Rock Creek Park with a special meditation.

The walk will not be strenuous but requires the ability to walk a mile or so on uneven surfaces. 

Join for free pizza and a discussion on stopping methane gas in DC! XRDC is partnering with the Chesapeake Climate Action Network (CCAN) to bring different organizations together to exchange on our campaign to stop methane gas in DC. New to climate activism? This is a perfect opportunity to meet new (and familiar) people, learn more, and get involved!

The social will be at Metrobar (640 Rhode Island Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002).

Free vegan and nonvegan pizza will be provided to all event attendees! 

Heard about Extinction Rebellion in the news?
Freaking out about the climate crisis?
Want to get more involved?

If you’re interested in contributing more of your skills to XRDC, the first step is to join an Intro to XR Call!

Our hour-long call occurs every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. ET.

It covers the organization's principles, demands, and structure. It is a great opportunity to get answers to any questions you may have.

After this call, you’ll have the opportunity to join an XRDC Working Group and be an organizer for future actions.

Extinction Rebellion DC (XRDC) will join this year's People's March on Saturday, January 18th 2025 in Washington, D.C. The People's March is organized by a coalition of groups who march for different reasons, but for the same cause: to defend our rights and our future. The organizers expect around 50,000 people to join the march - from all over the country. You can find further information at www.peoplesmarch.com.

Join XRDC at the march to show the incoming administration that the time is now to act on climate change and ecological breakdown. With a looming up-hill battle for activists over the coming four years, we will send a clear message: We will not stop fighting for a better future!

LINK TO REGISTER: https://actionnetwork.org/events/xrdc-at-the-peoples-march

The People's March focuses on many issues, but especially women's rights. Women's rights and climate justice are deeply interconnected issues. By marching together, we emphasize that the fight for climate justice must also be a fight for gender equity and empowerment.

Sign up today to join other rebels for a peaceful, powerful and artistic participation in the march!

LINK TO REGISTER: https://actionnetwork.org/events/xrdc-at-the-peoples-march

Logistics: The march will begin at 10am at the Washington Monument on the Mall but the XRDC contingent will gather nearby at 9:15am to get ready for the march. The exact meet-up location will be communicated to the registered participants beforehand.

Outfits: We are aiming for a strong unifying visual appearance. If possible, therefore please wear all black. Ideal would be a black hoodie. If you are interested, we will meet for an art build (see below) to make costumes - but this is not mandatory. FYI, we will have face paint at the event.

Art build (11 January 2025 at 2pm): We will meet for an art build to make banners, costumes, and other things on Saturday, January 11th at 2pm. Please tell us if you would like to join and we will let you know where we will meet.

LINK TO REGISTER: https://actionnetwork.org/events/xrdc-at-the-peoples-march

Heard about Extinction Rebellion in the news?
Freaking out about the climate crisis?
Want to get more involved?

If you’re interested in contributing more of your skills to XRDC, the first step is to join an Intro to XR Call!

Our hour-long call occurs every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. ET.

It covers the organization's principles, demands, and structure. It is a great opportunity to get answers to any questions you may have.

After this call, you’ll have the opportunity to join an XRDC Working Group and be an organizer for future actions.

Join us to protest the National Park Service as they have begun to cut down 1,000+ trees in Rock Creek Park to expand the Golf Course and build a driving range.

This project is an abomination and represents a huge loss for our community, fueling:

• Climate change

• Ecosystem destruction

• Environmental injustice

• Gentrification

We must work together to stop the devastation of these sacred trees, protect endangered species in Rock Creek, and unite against profit-driven desecration of indigenous lands. Attend these rallies to tour the cutting sites, resist the project, and build organizational power together. There we will uplift our demand for a Citizen’s Assembly and a more thorough study of environmental impact!

Rock Creek Park is for the community, the animals, and the earth, but this project would primarily serve just the wealthiest residents of DC while destroying local ecosystems.

This local struggle also echoes indigenous struggles globally. Land destruction is a tool of colonizers everywhere from Palestine to the Congo to Ecuador to DC. We have a duty to defend the land from all forces of economic greed and profit-driven violence.

Please spread the word. Take action with us this week. Defend the land, defend our future.

Heard about Extinction Rebellion in the news?
Freaking out about the climate crisis?
Want to get more involved?

If you’re interested in contributing more of your skills to XRDC, the first step is to join an Intro to XR Call!

Our hour-long call occurs every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. ET.

It covers the organization's principles, demands, and structure. It is a great opportunity to get answers to any questions you may have.

After this call, you’ll have the opportunity to join an XRDC Working Group and be an organizer for future actions.

Join us to protest the National Park Service as they have begun to cut down 1,000+ trees in Rock Creek Park to expand the Golf Course and build a driving range.

This project is an abomination and represents a huge loss for our community, fueling:

• Climate change

• Ecosystem destruction

• Environmental injustice

• Gentrification

We must work together to stop the devastation of these sacred trees, protect endangered species in Rock Creek, and unite against profit-driven desecration of indigenous lands. Attend these rallies to tour the cutting sites, resist the project, and build organizational power together. There we will uplift our demand for a Citizen’s Assembly and a more thorough study of environmental impact!

Rock Creek Park is for the community, the animals, and the earth, but this project would primarily serve just the wealthiest residents of DC while destroying local ecosystems.

This local struggle also echoes indigenous struggles globally. Land destruction is a tool of colonizers everywhere from Palestine to the Congo to Ecuador to DC. We have a duty to defend the land from all forces of economic greed and profit-driven violence.

Please spread the word. Take action with us this week. Defend the land, defend our future.

Heard about Extinction Rebellion in the news?
Freaking out about the climate crisis?
Want to get more involved?

If you’re interested in contributing more of your skills to XRDC, the first step is to join an Intro to XR Call!

Our hour-long call occurs every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. ET.

It covers the organization's principles, demands, and structure. It is a great opportunity to get answers to any questions you may have.

After this call, you’ll have the opportunity to join an XRDC Working Group and be an organizer for future actions.

Come demand debt cancellation for the Global South at the IMF and World Bank meetings.

Climate justice demands debt cancellation! Take action to tell the IMF that the debt of Global South nations is connected to a warming climate...and how much debt cancellation matters!  

Those of us in the US have a particular responsibility to pressure our government, since the US Treasury Secretary has veto power within the IMF governing body. And we can encourage the Global South delegates who are pushing for debt cancellation.

We will gather at 1700 K St NW at 7:30am and then depart by 8am to march.

Heard about Extinction Rebellion in the news?
Freaking out about the climate crisis?
Want to get more involved?

If you’re interested in contributing more of your skills to XRDC, the first step is to join an Intro to XR Call!

Our hour-long call occurs every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. ET.

It covers the organization's principles, demands, and structure. It is a great opportunity to get answers to any questions you may have.

After this call, you’ll have the opportunity to join an XRDC Working Group and be an organizer for future actions.

The Rock Creek Park we all love is in danger under the hands of the National Park Service, as they move forward with their plan to cut down 1000+ trees to expand a golf course. But we know that the people of DC will not let that happen.

Join us as we Speak for the trees, loud enough so NPS is forced to listen. We will gather and celebrate all the gifts Rock Creek Park gives to us. We will celebrate their beautiful canopy, their life-giving presence, their strength and their long and loving endurance. We will fight this deforestation plan with love as a way to show not only our gratitude, but our reciprocity.

The "Let's Speak for the Trees" march will be on Sunday, October 13th starting at 2pm. This will be a peaceful, joyous and loving demonstration. More details to come.

Heard about Extinction Rebellion in the news?
Freaking out about the climate crisis?
Want to get more involved?

If you’re interested in contributing more of your skills to XRDC, the first step is to join an Intro to XR Call!

Our hour-long call occurs every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. ET.

It covers the organization's principles, demands, and structure. It is a great opportunity to get answers to any questions you may have.

After this call, you’ll have the opportunity to join an XRDC Working Group and be an organizer for future actions.

Climate justice demands debt cancellation! Come learn how the debt of Global South nations is connected to a warming climate...and how much debt cancellation matters! Debt for Climate US is hosting a webinar with two amazing Global South speakers, Mae Buenaventura of the Phillipines and Diana Cantarey from Mexico, on Wednesday, September 25, at 8 pm Eastern.

Debt for Climate is a global grassroots movement initiated and led by the Global South, building power from the bottom-up by uniting workers, Indigenous, feminist, faith, environmental, social and climate justice movements in the Global North and South, to cancel the financial debt of the Global South in order to enable a self-determined, just transition.

Heard about Extinction Rebellion in the news?
Freaking out about the climate crisis?
Want to get more involved?

If you’re interested in contributing more of your skills to XRDC, the first step is to join an Intro to XR Call!

Our hour-long call occurs every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. ET.

It covers the organization's principles, demands, and structure. It is a great opportunity to get answers to any questions you may have.

After this call, you’ll have the opportunity to join an XRDC Working Group and be an organizer for future actions.

The National Park Service’s current Rock Creek Golf Course “rehabilitation” plan is a $35 million abomination.

• NPS’ current plan cuts down more than 1,200 trees. This is the equivalent of 8 acres of forest or a whole city block full of trees.

  • 119 of these trees are over 100 inches in circumference and 31 inches in diameter, deeming them Heritage Trees and thus have special protections under law.

• The plan includes new, bright, artificial lighting for an expanded clubhouse and 50-bay driving range. This new artificial lighting disrupts wildlife, damages human health, wastes money and energy, and contributes to climate change.

• NPS’ plan fattens the pocketbooks of wealthy golf course managers at the expense of our health, our climate, and the well-being of our ecosystem.

The National Park Service’s plan contributes to climate chaos.

• Trees sequester carbon. They take carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere, helping reduce the overall concentration of greenhouse gasses that are warming our planet.

• The National Park Service plans to cut 1,200 trees, over 100 of which are very large Heritage Trees. This will release a significant amount of carbon into the atmosphere, directly contributing to climate chaos.

• NPS’ mitigation plan, to plant new trees in place of the ones they cut down, will take decades to replace the climate mitigation abilities of the trees they are cutting down now.

• Mature trees are more resilient than young trees and thus more likely to survive extreme weather events and a changing climate. As we experience more severe weather such as heat waves and storms, it is crucial to keep mature trees in their place so they can help us weather the storms.

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Traditional methods of demanding change such as voting and lobbying have not worked. This is why we turn to Non-Violent Direct Action: We must use our collective power to stop business as usual and create a better future for all!

Come support the resident creatures of Rock Creek Park! The National Park Service "rehabilitation plan" for the Rock Creek Park Golf Course is threatening the homes of many longtime park denizens. This plan would rip out over 1200 trees in the park, destroying habitat and driving up the summer heat, and would light up the sky with blinding artificial lights at night.

The local birds, bats, trees, and tiny amphipods will finally be given a chance to speak their minds on the NPS plan. All humans are invited to support them! Will we finally listen to the wisdom of the animals?

Heard about Extinction Rebellion in the news?
Freaking out about the climate crisis?
Want to get more involved?

If you’re interested in contributing more of your skills to XRDC, the first step is to join an Intro to XR Call!

Our hour-long call occurs every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. ET.

It covers the organization's principles, demands, and structure. It is a great opportunity to get answers to any questions you may have.

After this call, you’ll have the opportunity to join an XRDC Working Group and be an organizer for future actions.

Heard about Extinction Rebellion in the news?
Freaking out about the climate crisis?
Want to get more involved?

If you’re interested in contributing more of your skills to XRDC, the first step is to join an Intro to XR Call!

Our hour-long call occurs every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. ET.

It covers the organization's principles, demands, and structure. It is a great opportunity to get answers to any questions you may have.

After this call, you’ll have the opportunity to join an XRDC Working Group and be an organizer for future actions.

Heard about Extinction Rebellion in the news?
Freaking out about the climate crisis?
Want to get more involved?

If you’re interested in contributing more of your skills to XRDC, the first step is to join an Intro to XR Call!

Our hour-long call occurs every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. ET.

It covers the organization's principles, demands, and structure. It is a great opportunity to get answers to any questions you may have.

After this call, you’ll have the opportunity to join an XRDC Working Group and be an organizer for future actions.