Who are today’s climate activists? Dispelling 3 big myths for Earth Month

By Dana R. Fisher, Director of the Center for Environment, Community & Equity and Professor in the School of International Service, American University

As Earth Month 2024 gets underway, climate activists around the world are planning rallies and other events over the coming weeks to draw attention to the growing threats posed by climate change.

Many of these demonstrations will focus on what humanity can do to stop fueling the damage. But while activists are amplifying the dire findings from scientists, you’ll likely see fossil fuel supporters attacking them on social media…

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