Why rebel? Six Leeds activists explain why they joined Extinction Rebellion

You may have heard about Extinction Rebellion through a headline, a tweet, or a conversation at a dinner table. Founded in 2018, the environmental campaign group has made waves around the country and the world to both acclaim and criticism. But do you know anyone who is involved in the movement? I spoke to six members of XR North to find out why they joined the group.

- by Jennifer Cartwright

Zane, 24, an international student living in Leeds, said that in his home country of China, Extinction Rebellion have "a particularly bad reputation for being extreme environmentalists".

It was only when he started studying in Leeds last year and was looking to participate in environmental activism that his perception changed.