The Emergence of Para-Environmentalism

Para-environmentalism refers to a new wave of environmental concern that diverges from traditional narratives by integrating conspiracy theories and skepticism towards mainstream science. This movement includes figures like Naomi Wolf and RFK Jr., who adopt a critical stance towards standard explanations of climate change and advocate for alternative understandings. Adherents often display a deep sense of loss regarding environmental changes, believing that human-originated geoengineering significantly impacts natural phenomena, such as cloud formations. This belief is intertwined with anxiety about control over technology and governance, resulting in a view that mainstream environmentalism may be complicit in broader schemes orchestrated by elites.