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Climate Coalition Blocks Freeway Exit in May Day Protest Against Oil and Gas Lobby
May 2, 2026
Climate Coalition Blocks Freeway Exit in May Day Protest Against Oil and Gas Lobby
May 2, 2026

WASHINGTON, DC — Over 40 local climate activists blocked rush-hour traffic in downtown DC to condemn the American Petroleum Institute (API) and American Gas Association (AGA) for their role in enabling fossil fuel companies in driving climate catastrophe.

May 2, 2026
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December 7, 2024
“End Methane, Electrify DC” Demands Permeate DC Holiday Boat Parade
December 7, 2024
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December 7, 2024
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November 4, 2024
Only We Can Save Us: On Elections, Democracy, and Our Collective Power
November 4, 2024
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November 4, 2024
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October 30, 2024
Extinction Rebellion Stages Multiple Disruptions at DC Clean Energy Summit, Drowns Out Washington Gas Greenwashing
October 30, 2024
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October 30, 2024
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October 14, 2024
Rebels March, Block Entrance to Rock Creek Park Golf Course Demanding the National Park Service Change Course
October 14, 2024
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October 14, 2024
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September 30, 2024
Extinction Rebellion Rejects WGL’s Latest Attempt to Lock DC into Fossil Fuels
September 30, 2024
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September 30, 2024
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September 3, 2024
Endangered Residents of Rock Creek Park Oppose National Park Service’s Golf Course Rehabilitation Plan
September 3, 2024
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September 3, 2024
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August 16, 2024
XRDC Launches Campaign to Save Rock Creek Park Ecosystem; Demands National Park Service Take Action
August 16, 2024
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August 16, 2024
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August 16, 2024
Letter to National Park Service to Save Rock Creek Park
August 16, 2024
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August 16, 2024
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July 2, 2024
Nonviolent Direct Action Scores Major Win for XRDC’s End Methane, Electrify DC Campaign
July 2, 2024
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July 2, 2024
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June 2, 2024
XRDC Dance Party Blocks Streets to Demand Mayor Bowser Step Up for a Livable, Fossil-Free Future
June 2, 2024
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June 2, 2024
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April 22, 2024
DC Mayor Refuses Red Carpet Invite to Step into True Climate Leadership
April 22, 2024
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April 22, 2024
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April 3, 2024
Extinction Rebellion Demands Mayor Bowser Take Action to End Methane Now
April 3, 2024
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April 3, 2024
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April 3, 2024
Letter to DC Mayor Muriel Bowser to Demand an End to Methane Now
April 3, 2024
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April 3, 2024
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March 6, 2024
Washington Gas Reveals How It Bribes Its Way to Political Influence, Blocking DC Climate Policy
March 6, 2024
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March 6, 2024
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February 13, 2024
Extinction Rebellion DC Wins Key Victories in Electrify DC Campaign
February 13, 2024
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February 13, 2024
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December 2, 2023
Extinction Rebellion Uses Canoe to Disrupt Washington Gas-Sponsored Holiday Boat Parade
December 2, 2023
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December 2, 2023
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October 26, 2023
Extinction Rebellion Shuts Down Washington Gas’s Project Pipes Construction Site
October 26, 2023
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October 26, 2023
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October 25, 2023
"End the Gaslighting:" Climate Activists Disrupt North American Gas Forum to Demand an End to the Gas Industry's Lies
October 25, 2023
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October 25, 2023
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July 27, 2023
Extinction Rebellion Responds to Washington Gas’ Appearance in the DCPSC’s Diversity Hearing
July 27, 2023
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July 27, 2023
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July 14, 2023
“175 Years of Climate Chaos”: Extinction Rebellion DC Throws Washington Gas a Party to Remember
July 14, 2023
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July 14, 2023
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June 30, 2023
Extinction Rebellion Criticizes Department of Energy for Funding False Climate Solutions
June 30, 2023
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June 30, 2023
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June 26, 2023
Extinction Rebellion Declares Victory Against Washington Gas in Debate On Project Pipes
June 26, 2023
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June 26, 2023
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June 13, 2023
Washington Gas Adds Rainbow Washing to Their Long List of Corporate Lies
June 13, 2023
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June 13, 2023
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June 9, 2023
Extinction Rebellion Targets DC Council in Coordination with National Week of Action to End the Fossil Fuel Era
June 9, 2023
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June 9, 2023
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April 24, 2023
“Don’t Lock Us In”: Extinction Rebellion Demands the End of the Fossil Fuel Era Right Here in DC
April 24, 2023
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April 24, 2023
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March 31, 2023
Extinction Rebellion Calls Out Washington Gas Sponsorships for What They Are: Greenwashed Lies
March 31, 2023
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March 31, 2023
Extinction Rebellion Hacks Bus Stop Ads to Expose Washington Gas Greenwashing
March 21, 2023
Extinction Rebellion Hacks Bus Stop Ads to Expose Washington Gas Greenwashing
March 21, 2023
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March 21, 2023
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February 10, 2023
Extinction Rebellion Opposes Washington Gas’ Request to Raise Rates of Gas Service
February 10, 2023
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February 10, 2023
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February 4, 2023
Extinction Rebellion Exposes Washington Gas Greenwashing at Local Recycle Day
February 4, 2023
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February 4, 2023
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Extinction Rebellion Reprimands the National Academy of Sciences for Complicity in Spreading Climate Denial 
December 15, 2022
Extinction Rebellion Reprimands the National Academy of Sciences for Complicity in Spreading Climate Denial 
December 15, 2022
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December 15, 2022
Extinction Rebellion Exposes Electric Utility Company Pepco for the Blood on Their Hands
December 2, 2022
Extinction Rebellion Exposes Electric Utility Company Pepco for the Blood on Their Hands
December 2, 2022
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December 2, 2022
XRDC Sends Message to DC Council: Stop Project Pipes
November 7, 2022
XRDC Sends Message to DC Council: Stop Project Pipes
November 7, 2022

XRDC unfurled a banner reading “Stop Project Pipes,” a demand to the DC Council and Public Service Commission to stop Washington Gas’ deadly, disastrous plan to spend $4.5 billion on new fossil fuel infrastructure in the District.

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November 7, 2022
EXTINCTION REBELLION TARGETS DISTRICT’S “DEPARTMENT OF CLIMATE CHAOS” OVER BILLION DOLLAR FOSSIL FUEL PIPELINE
September 21, 2022
EXTINCTION REBELLION TARGETS DISTRICT’S “DEPARTMENT OF CLIMATE CHAOS” OVER BILLION DOLLAR FOSSIL FUEL PIPELINE
September 21, 2022
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September 21, 2022
BREAKING: Extinction Rebellion Shuts Down Washington Gas Headquarters, Urges Workers to “Jump Ship”
July 8, 2022
BREAKING: Extinction Rebellion Shuts Down Washington Gas Headquarters, Urges Workers to “Jump Ship”
July 8, 2022
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July 8, 2022
Extinction Rebellion disrupts DC Council vote on climate bills
June 28, 2022
Extinction Rebellion disrupts DC Council vote on climate bills
June 28, 2022
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June 28, 2022
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June 27, 2022
Blood in the water: Rebels dye IMF fountain red to demand G7 cancel debt to Global South
June 27, 2022
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June 27, 2022
REBELS DISRUPT DC COUNCIL SESSION WITH LOUDSPEAKERS TO DEMAND AN END TO NEW FOSSIL FUEL PROJECTS IN THE CITY
June 7, 2022
REBELS DISRUPT DC COUNCIL SESSION WITH LOUDSPEAKERS TO DEMAND AN END TO NEW FOSSIL FUEL PROJECTS IN THE CITY
June 7, 2022
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June 7, 2022
Extinction Rebellion disrupts political forum to demand an end to Washington Gas' methane bomb
May 17, 2022
Extinction Rebellion disrupts political forum to demand an end to Washington Gas' methane bomb
May 17, 2022
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May 17, 2022
Letter to D.C. Council to demand an end to new fossil fuel infrastructure
May 3, 2022
Letter to D.C. Council to demand an end to new fossil fuel infrastructure
May 3, 2022
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May 3, 2022
Earth Day kicks off D.C. campaign to end new fossil fuel infrastructure
April 25, 2022
Earth Day kicks off D.C. campaign to end new fossil fuel infrastructure
April 25, 2022
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April 25, 2022
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Rebels Use Pink Boat to Gridlock Traffic in DC
November 19, 2021
Rebels Use Pink Boat to Gridlock Traffic in DC
November 19, 2021
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November 19, 2021
Chamber of Commerce Fuels Climate Chaos
October 26, 2021
Chamber of Commerce Fuels Climate Chaos
October 26, 2021
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October 26, 2021
XR Rebels Sink Row House in Tidal Basin
October 12, 2021
XR Rebels Sink Row House in Tidal Basin
October 12, 2021
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October 12, 2021
Rebels deliver pile of sh*t to White House over Biden's half-baked climate plan
April 25, 2021
Rebels deliver pile of sh*t to White House over Biden's half-baked climate plan
April 25, 2021
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April 25, 2021
Keeping You Posted: XR Sticks It To Banks Funding Climate Chaos
April 14, 2021
Keeping You Posted: XR Sticks It To Banks Funding Climate Chaos
April 14, 2021
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April 14, 2021
XR Rebels Spill Oil Outside DC Bank Funding Toxic Line-3 Pipeline
March 28, 2021
XR Rebels Spill Oil Outside DC Bank Funding Toxic Line-3 Pipeline
March 28, 2021
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March 28, 2021
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Extinction Rebellion Releases flares in anger at CNN wildfire coverage
September 18, 2020
Extinction Rebellion Releases flares in anger at CNN wildfire coverage
September 18, 2020
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September 18, 2020
In Solidarity
June 1, 2020
In Solidarity
June 1, 2020
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June 1, 2020
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A Year in Review
December 31, 2019
A Year in Review
December 31, 2019
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December 31, 2019
Letter to Pelosi
November 28, 2019
Letter to Pelosi
November 28, 2019
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November 28, 2019
Global Hunger Strike Begins
November 28, 2019
Global Hunger Strike Begins
November 28, 2019
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November 28, 2019
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