Oddbean new post about login | logout After 40 years fighting fires, Alan risked jail to join young climate activists like Violet. He's not alone and here's why https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-09-16/older-climate-activists-joining-the-fight-/102822208 > The stereotypical image of a climate activist is a young radical, but now older, formerly law-abiding citizens are joining the fight — on the ground and through the courts. #ClimateChange #AusPol ------ I see at leaat one politican, Adam Bandt the leader of the Australian Greens has been out asking people to either protest the lack of action on climate change, or support those who do. All while the Labor Party has introduced draconian legislation against protest. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/aug/30/adam-bandt-urges-australians-to-embrace-civil-disobedience-and-join-climate-protests