How Is Damaging Fossil Fuel Infrastructure Different From Bombing the Railroad Tracks To Auschwitz?

The fossil fuel industry triggered climate collapse will generate a much bigger body count

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Andreas Malm, a veteran of Extinction Rebellion, has decided that the climate fight needs to toughen up. Being a nuisance to fossil fuel barons isn’t enough. After all, we are talking about preserving the habitability of our planet. Climate collapse is happening NOW.

We cannot afford halfway efforts and measured steps. Time’s nearly up.

Malm is promoting “climate terrorism.” Against inanimate objects, not people. He wants a cadre of activist to blow up pipelines. He wants to sabotage the infrastructure of the fossil fuel industry. He wants to make oil and gas and coal very risky investments, so rich people stop abusing the climate for profit.

I think this is a wise approach. Unfortunately, it isn’t happening. His approach is too extreme even for Extinction Rebellion. That group is intent on disruption, but draws the line at sabotage.

Now, personally I’m a proponent of massive nonviolent change — with huge unstoppable crowds removing failed governments worldwide. That’s what I’m working on and will continue to work on until the climate is secured. But I favor EVERY tactic that can be…