18th September 2023
What is the aim, the objective, of climate activism?
Having pondered this, I wonder if it might be ‘A just transition to a fossil free future.’
‘Just’ that whatever course of action we and/or others take should be fair and just to all: fair to the poor as well as the rich; fair to people in the polluting industries and to those in the restorative ones; fair to people in the global south and to those in the north; fair to animals, birds, fish, insects …. as well as to human; fair in the division of resources and responsibilities; fair in the distribution of sacrifices and of opportunities.
Much of the suffering we see around us arises from injustice. Fuel poverty is going to be an issue this winter. Those with limited resources cannot afford to insulate their home, invest in more fuel-efficient heating systems, or in solar panels. Whilst those with ample financial resources can benefit from all these cost saving opportunities. To take action on this – to seek justice – check out this website https://www.warmthiswinter.org.uk/
and/ or watch this talk on the issue – https://youtu.be/7b1KS4pazw4?si=yR3eLepDiLT5hrC4
or this – https://energyforall.org.uk/
The Green Tau 