Climate activism is on the rise....but how far is too far?

This autumn/winter climate activism is on the rise and I've been wrangling with questions like 'how far is too far to stop catastrophic climate breakdown?' and 'do actions like this actually work?' So I decided to do some research into the political philosophy around this topic and share what I found with you.

I delve into historical movements which also used civil resistance tactics and examine the actions of Just Stop Oil within the context of climate action in the UK.

My hope with this video to provide context to images we see in the media of climate activists blocking roads and throwing soup at paintings.

I usually make videos about climate change and aviation as well sharing my journeys around the world by train and ferry so please subscribe if that sounds like something you're into.


Partially inspired by Leena Norm's video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJNuJw1_4eo&t=430s

Youtube channels visually referenced in the bath:

Shanspeare - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90r-UXrKrnw&t=770s
Contrapoints - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTRT794IQBg&t=2341s


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