Matthew Wolfe

Matthew Wolfe, a National Fellow at New America and sociologist, dives into the evolution of radical environmental activism. He discusses the rise of extreme tactics within the climate movement as activists turn to direct action. Wolfe traces the roots of groups like Earth First and the Earth Liberation Front, revealing how their militant approaches are influencing today’s climate discourse. He unpacks the motivations driving activists to disrupt norms and questions the effectiveness of traditional methods in addressing the climate crisis.