Extinction Rebellion protesters bring parts of central London to a standstill to draw attention to global warming. Environment Canterbury (ECan) councillors will consider declaring a climate emergency at the regional council's next meeting after talks with climate protesters. Extinction Rebellion Ōtautahi recorded ECan chief executive Bill Bayfield agreeing on video to put the question on the May 16 meeting agenda. STACY SQUIRES/STUFF Extinction Rebellion Ōtautahi's protest at Environment Canterbury was part of the International Week of Rebellion. During the event ECan chairman Steve Lowndes, an Extinction Rebellion member, invited protesters inside for talks.

Source: Stuff April 16, 2019 12:38 UTC