Peter KalmusYour kids and grandkids will want to know if you got arrested for the climate
I wanted to say that this ^^ wasn't a great tweet. I am well aware that not everyone can risk arrest, and I've said as much publicly many times. The spirit behind the tweet was that, in general, we are being FAR too polite as activists, and taking more risks should be encouraged.
Also, that a lot of people who CAN risk arrest are not yet doing so - and if they did I think it would be huge. In general, we need a lot more climate activism of all kinds, but too much climate activism (like petitions) is too polite and as a result probably not very effective
I am working on projections of extreme humid heat, and hopefully will soon be communicating the results publicly (and refining them over time). They are harrowing. All of this activism MUST be seen in the context of potential for future death and suffering.
When billions of lives are at stake, including the lives of people we love or even our own lives, then yes, risking arrest to try to stop that through nonviolent civil disobedience is probably "worth it" for a lot of us.
Dreams@ClimateHuman I honestly believe that far more radical action is called for. The fact is, peaceful protests and various forms of dirrct action have been going on for years. And co2e levels continue to rise. So. It's time for something different.
Rhinos Worry Me has movedAn exerpt from a (paywalled) article in the Financial Times - even they realise it!
"What's striking is that the protesters’ tactics are milder than those used by the suffragettes."
Heather@RhinosWorryMe @dreams @ClimateHuman
If people break the law in some way while protesting, it's because there is a law already in place to deal with such an event. (damage to property, traffic law, etc. etc.) The anti-protest bill is totally unneccesary in such cases. It's only objective is to make protesting itself an illegal act, and we should all be very afraid of what this means for free speech and democracy.
If people break the law in some way while protesting, it's because there is a law already in place to deal with such an event. (damage to property, traffic law, etc. etc.) The anti-protest bill is totally unneccesary in such cases. It's only objective is to make protesting itself an illegal act, and we should all be very afraid of what this means for free speech and democracy.
John Morgun@ClimateHuman
Sounds really interesting research.
I think it is better to articulate the problem clearly before getting arrested.
Peter Brown@morgun @ClimateHuman you must be the only person left in this country. that doesn’t know what the problem is.
Steve Moore 
@ClimateHuman Petitions are among the least effective methods of protest, but they do get your name & contact info on mailing lists.😠 Boycotts are more effective, as are writing personal letters, or phone calls to the person(s) in the decision making chain, be it gov. or corporate. Put your money where your heart is, whether it is investments or purchases. And when you can "...get in good trouble" - John Lewis
Teaceratops/GameDev Mum@ClimateHuman Thankyou for saying this. I am an immigrant, so for me, if I am arrested, my family could be deported.
I join peaceful protests with my kid, so there is still a reason for those, even if they are not particularly effective; I feel better at least taking part, and it encourages me to do more at home to reduce our impact.
Is there any other meaningful way that someone like me could help, without putting my whole family at further risk? I *want* to help.
Kelownagurl@ClimateHuman If you get arrested for climate, can you still travel to other countries?
Badu@kelownagurl @ClimateHuman
Well, I would say that depends on what you are accused of (and in which country). But in most cases this shouldn't be a problem! Blocking a road ist not a felony in most countries. Of course you could also do other stuff.... However, when considering taking part in a direct action, one should always weigh in the legal consequences. Most action groups provide information for this.
Well, I would say that depends on what you are accused of (and in which country). But in most cases this shouldn't be a problem! Blocking a road ist not a felony in most countries. Of course you could also do other stuff.... However, when considering taking part in a direct action, one should always weigh in the legal consequences. Most action groups provide information for this.
@badu Thanks!
bebatjof@kelownagurl @ClimateHuman arrested does not mean convicted. So yes, usually it's no problem. If you ever want to participate in an action with possible legal consequences, make sure that you do this with a trusted organisation, with a legal team that provides you with sufficient information about risks.
@bebatjof Thanks for the info!
Erik Uden => Well, I haven’t gotten arrested…. but that doesn’t mean I never did anything illegal ^ ^