Extinction Rebellion mocks up high street deaths over climate 'inaction'

Members from the environmental group lay on yoga mats in Highgate High Street, outside Waterlow Park, covered by a shroud and a mock gravestone which described how and when they “died” from the effects of climate change.

The actions of the recently relaunched XR branch on November 21 came as a call to local politicians to take urgent action to help save the planet.

XR members are buried under sheets as part of the 'die-in' (Image: Polly Hancock)

Members held aloft flags and handed out flyers (Image: Polly Hancock)

Jane Leggett, a member of XR Highgate, said the COP26 climate change summit in Glasgow had failed, and that people needed to make their voices heard.

“In Highgate we have a lot of knowledge and understanding of the climate and ecological emergency, and many put in a lot of work – but there is very little visible action. Let’s change that,” she said.

A die-in is a protest where participants feign death to promote a particular cause.

Local members of XR have been involved in campaigns during the last 18 months including over the Parkland Walk and the Edmonton incinerator.

Marcus from XR sings through a megaphone (Image: Polly Hancock)

Members crossing the road before the protest (Image: Polly Hancock)