The first is what he calls “rightwing climate realism”. Among the US president’s most important climate policies is not just the Inflation Reduction Act but the US National Security Strategy, Chaudhary argues. The usual mechanisms alone – elections and demonstrations – are not enough, Chaudhary argues. No, Chaudhary argues – exhaustion is just the stage for action, and then we have to coordinate and build from this shared feeling. This includes, Chaudhary argues, refusing to shy away from violence – from the interpersonal through to the destruction of property.

Source: The Guardian February 28, 2024 18:14 UTC