An article published early last month, by the ecologist/writer George Monbiot, triggered some interesting discussions around here. In a response to Judith Burchill’s criticism of environmentalism (as an upper middle class obsession and nothing more than an excuse for elitist hypocrites to lecture the poor), Monbiot argues that, in fact, the environmental movement is the most diverse social movement in history. Unlike other issues of social justice and responsibility, the effects of long-term climate change are felt by everyone. It got us thinking about the evolution of environmentalism and its emergence into the mainstream. more…
