Local ecologist joined XR to make a difference

Dr Tomlinson among those arrested at climate change protests

A woman from the Isle of Man joined Extinction Rebellion because she didn't feel like she was making a difference.

Philippa Tomlinson was among those arrested in London earlier this year as part of the group calling for government action on climate change.

The ecologist works with the Manx government and local wildlife charities to protect the environment.

However, Dr Tomlinson told the Mannin Line she joined the group to have a greater impact: