Extinction Rebellion floats house on Thames to protest climate inaction
On November 10, 2019, a small house floated down the River Thames in London as a temporary installation by the environmental activist group Extinction Rebellion. The house bore the statement "Act now: our house is flooding." Spokespeople Katey Burak and Rob Higgs said the action aimed to highlight the urgent climate crisis, expressing solidarity with those who have lost homes and belongings to flooding. They warned that such life-changing events will become more frequent in low-lying and coastal areas as winter progresses, and demanded immediate recognition of the national and global emergency.
Key facts
- A small house floated on the River Thames in London on November 10, 2019.
- The installation was created by Extinction Rebellion.
- The house displayed the message 'Act now: our house is flooding'.
- Spokespeople Katey Burak and Rob Higgs spoke on behalf of the group.
- The action aimed to raise awareness about climate change and flooding.
- Extinction Rebellion expressed solidarity with flood victims.
- The group called for urgent action on the climate emergency.
- The installation was temporary.
Entities
Institutions
- Extinction Rebellion
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom
- River Thames