Growing Radical Flank of Climate Activism

Since the Biden administration took office, there has been a growing radical flank within the climate activism movement. Activists are engaging in confrontational and radical tactics such as vandalism, disrupting events, blocking traffic, and using crazy glue for protests. These tactics aim to shock the general public into paying attention to the climate crisis, despite often turning off some individuals. However, research shows that these actions draw attention to the issue and can generate support for more moderate forms of activism.