The environmental movement and young people’s rage
By a sibilant intake of breath
Category: Science › Environment
Tags: Economics · Politics · Psychology
Remember that book 50 Simple Things Kids Can Do to Save the Earth? I revisit my childhood copy to show how the environmental movement pinned the burden on kids. I unpack young people's rage, youth climate activism and the fossil fuel divestment movement, and why token lifestyle fixes fail.
Rolly's Take
For those who feel the weight of a generation’s betrayal, grappling with the suffocating burden of an uncertain future. This blog resonates with the raw, simmering rage of youth activism, illuminating the dissonance between hollow environmental platitudes and the urgent cries for justice. It invites reflection on accountability, challenging readers to confront the uncomfortable truths about legacy and responsibility.