Does climate activism need violence? | BBC Radical

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Environmental activists have long been committed to non-violent protest, but as global emissions continue to rise climate scholar Andreas Malm thinks they should change their tactics. The author of "How to Blow Up a Pipeline", who was recently refused entry to the UK, thinks the destruction and sabotage of fossil fuel infrastructure is now a legitimate and necessary weapon in the fight against climate change. But can such illegal acts be justified, and how do you convince activists to commit them, risking lengthy prison sentences in the process? Plus, would destruction garner support or resentment from everyone else? Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #BBCRadical #BBCNews

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