Climate activism
Coverage of Climate activism in the Nexus archive.
- CJP protest in Delhi: Dipke, supporters continue sit-in overnight at Jantar Mantar; urge people to join protest
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk joined Dipke and supporters in an overnight sit-in at Jantar Mantar in Delhi, urging public participation. Wangchuk announced a hunger strike on June 27 if Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan does not step down.
- Patagonia is suing Pattie Gonia, a drag queen performer with an environmental message
Patagonia is suing Pattie Gonia, a climate activist drag queen, for $1 over alleged trademark infringement, claiming her use of the 'Pattie Gonia' name confuses consumers. Pattie Gonia, known for environmental advocacy and a large social media following, announced the lawsuit in May 2023, which she criticized as an attempt to erase an activist. Patagonia filed the complaint in January 2023 after reaching out in 2022 regarding a collaboration with Hydroflask and later when Pattie Gonia began selling apparel under her name.
- Top drag queen Pattie Gonia breaks silence on Patagonia lawsuit
Climate activist and drag queen Pattie Gonia has criticized outdoor company Patagonia for initiating a legal lawsuit against him, calling the legal action 'dragging him through the legal mud.' The dispute highlights tensions between the individual and the company.
- Colombia’s climate crossroads: Trumpism casts shadow over presidential battle
Colombia, a global leader in climate activism, faces uncertainty as US political influence under Trumpism may shift the country toward mining and fracking policies. Environmental activist Susana Muhamad, an admired socio-environmental campaigner, is at the center of this pivotal moment for Colombia's climate future.
- How Tom Steyer deployed his billions to stifle climate dissent
The article claims that progressive activists, funded by billionaire Tom Steyer, worked to prevent a researcher from publishing work on climate-related topics. The piece characterizes this as an effort to suppress dissenting viewpoints on climate issues.