Make this a source of unity, not divide and control
Having a healthy planet is non-negotiable. Having the Earth functional and intact needs no justification and is a quite worthwhile goal in and of itself. In terms of insisting on meaningful consent, the environment is an essential element. Why?
The first reason is that this movement isn’t about having an anti-authoritarian ideology and then insisting that everybody does what they want regardless of the consequences. Nor is it about asking whoever is in power to come up with something (they won’t). We have to take ownership and relish the opportunity to solve problems.
Secondly, the environment is a very emotive issue. There is a big undertone of guilt (we are destroying the planet!) and fear, cycled with dissociation. These states make us very vulnerable to control. ‘Consent’ to excessive control measures garnered under serious emotional stress is not meaningful. An example of this is if ‘protecting the environment’ is used to manufacture consent for excessive surveillence, serious restrictions of freedom, reduced standard of living, corporate monopoly on certain technology or taxation. If we can gather momentum with some really cool projects to help the environment (and food supply), suddenly their control measures start to look obsolete!
Third is that we can insist that whoever is in power conclusively demonstrate that their plans for the environment are fit for purpose, as part of our standard. If the politicians waffling on about carbon emissions are using private jets, we can call them out on that. If major environmental damage has occured under the tender loving care of a regime (or network of regimes) operating without meaningful consent of the population, it is clearly our duty to insist they are changed or replaced.
Fourth, is that to have meaningful freedom, a life without poverty and undue suffering, and to really enjoy ourselves, we need to steward our food supply. Environmentalism should go hand in hand with agriculture.
Resolving misunderstandings
The subject of the environment is a contentious one. Not all of us agree on what is going on, or what the biggest threats are. Some people think that percieved environmental threats are highly overblown, and some people literally think that the end of the world is nigh. Some people aren’t interested and don’t care, but they probably wouldn’t be reading this anyway.
Anthropomorthic global warming isn’t universally believed. Additionally, some people are concerned with other forms of pollution such as electromagnetic and heavy metal (particles!) pollution, and even pollution from bad vibes. Can we work together anyway? Yes we can, we must, and here is why.
The Rebel Warrior Movement is designed to work with a variety of different perspectives and beliefs. Most people will be more satisfied if their viewpoint turns out to be ‘right’ and the world conforms to it. Plus, most people believe they are right. Having a movement based on a fairly specific belief system reduces it into a vocal minority who don’t achieve very much. Whether is is carbon, plastic, pesticides, chemtrails or the loch ness monster who is the biggest threat the the Earth, we will achieve nothing arguing over semantics.
I have enough experience with a variety of perspectives to feel confident making a rough judgement. The camp that doesn’t believe in anthropomorphic global warming overall is not made up of lobbyists, but of people who think global warming was invented as a means of controlling the population. The Rebel Warrior Movement is specifically against non-consentual control of the population anyway, whether the threat is genuine or staged. This camp is also largely into agriculture and nature, and have a wide range of environmental concerns.
The main issue that the global warming skeptics would have with those who believe it is an imminent threat is if the ‘solutions’ involve excessive restriction and control. If the solutions involve making some very creative environmental and agriculture projects, there is no need for conflict! I have seen members of both camps start up some amazing projects.