# Hello and Welcome
##### Great to have you here!
The science is clear: we're facing a climate and ecological emergency that threatens the future of life on Earth. Governments know this and they're not doing enough.
That's where Extinction Rebellion comes in.
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XR is a global, nonviolent movement of ordinary people - not just activists. We are demanding that governments **tell the truth** about the crisis, **act now** to halt biodiversity loss and reach net zero, and hand decision-making power to **citizens' assemblies** so that real, fair solutions can be shaped by all of us.
You don't need to have all the answers, you just need to show up. Whether that's attending a local meeting, joining a peaceful action, or simply spreading the word. Every person who steps forward makes the movement harder to ignore.
History shows us that when enough ordinary people refuse to accept the unacceptable, things change. The time for watching is over. **The time for acting is now.**
#### Intro to XR talks on Zoom
The talk, including Q&A, takes place a couple of times a month:
* A weekday evening from 19.00 - 20.15
* Sunday morning from 11.00 - 12.15.
**View the schedule and register for the Intro to XR talk on Zoom here.**
#### Sign up for News
If you don't already receive emails from XRUK please **join our mailing list**. This is the main way we keep in touch and let you know what is going on.
#### Find a Local Group
Connecting with other people who feel the same concerns about the climate and nature crises is a way to feel supported within a community. Take a look at this
** map to find a group near you**.
#### Community Building
To help build and strengthen your communities with XR or another group, check out [**our support materials, including printable resources**](https://rebeltoolkit.extinctionrebellion.uk/books/community-building).
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**More Information**
Use these links to [volunteer for a role](https://rebeltoolkit.extinctionrebellion.uk/books/get-involved/page/volunteer-to-help-organise-the-movement), to [find events near you](https://rebeltoolkit.extinctionrebellion.uk/books/get-involved/page/take-part-in-actions) or [take action from home](https://rebeltoolkit.extinctionrebellion.uk/books/get-involved/page/support-us-online-from-home).
- XRUK website
- Donate - the generosity of ordinary people forms the bedrock of our funding
- Rebellion Academy - take online training in your own time
- The Climate Quiz - share with your friends to open a conversation about the emergency
- [The Rebel Toolkit](https://rebeltoolkit.extinctionrebellion.uk/) - the website you're using right now!
- Rebellion Broadcast - key UK-wide messages on actions (Telegram app)
- [Trained Emotional Support Network](https://rebeltoolkit.extinctionrebellion.uk/books/mental-health-and-wellbeing-support/page/trained-emotional-support-network-tesn-climate-psychology-alliance-cpa) - for support and counselling