Topic: Green Movement

Expert Chawra Makarimi discussed the evolving nature of protests in Iran, suggesting the movement has entered a new phase of political organization. Opposition leaders like Mir-Hossein Mousavi are now explicitly calling for regime change and the separation of church and state. The hosts remain skeptical, viewing these developments as potential "spook" operations or repeats of previous failed uprisings.

Wolfgang Behringer's book, "A Cultural History of Climate," suggests that historical cooling periods have led to social upheaval, while warming periods have fostered cultural blossoming. The hosts discuss their theory of an impending global cooling phase and criticize the green movement for ignoring the benefits of a warmer climate.

The European Union has proposed the "Digital Green Certificate" to facilitate free movement across member states. While the proposal claims vaccination is not a precondition for travel, those without certificates may be subject to mandatory testing and "quarantine/self-isolation," mirroring protocols found in the Lisbon Treaty regarding infectious diseases.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez recently claimed her previous statement about the world ending in 12 years was "dry humor" and sarcasm. Despite this, the Sunrise Movement continues to hold large events promoting the Green New Deal to young activists. The hosts compare the movement's chanting and rhetoric to historical authoritarian tactics.

Activists with the Sunrise Movement protested at Senator Chuck Schumer's office, demanding he support the Green New Deal. A resident of Sunset Park, Brooklyn, cited the impact of Hurricane Sandy as the motivation for the protest. The hosts characterize the movement as a "monster created by the left" that is now disrupting commerce.

Senator Dianne Feinstein was confronted in her office by a group of children and activists from the Sunrise Movement demanding support for the Green New Deal. The hosts criticize the adult organizers for using children to push a "nihilistic" climate narrative, while also noting Feinstein's blunt refusal to be intimidated by non-voting minors.

The Sunrise Movement, a youth-led climate organization, staged protests at Nancy Pelosi's office to demand a "Green New Deal." Financial investigations into the group suggest links to the US Climate Action Network and funding from George Soros' Open Society Institute. The group's leadership includes co-founders Varshini Prakash and Jeremy Ornstein, who have become prominent faces of the movement.

Police arrested 51 youth climate activists from the Sunrise Movement during a sit-in at Nancy Pelosi’s office to demand a "Green New Deal." Representative-elect Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez joined the protesters, advocating for a transition to 100% renewable energy. The activists cited the California wildfires as evidence of an urgent climate crisis, while legal battles over federal fossil fuel emissions continue in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

The concept of moral self-licensing is examined through the lens of over one million people "checking in" at Standing Rock on Facebook to support pipeline protesters without being physically present. This behavior is compared to previous digital activism trends like the 2009 Iranian Green Movement and changing profile icons for various causes. Such actions are characterized as innocuous gestures that allow individuals to feel they have contributed to a cause while avoiding substantive action.

A new CO2 tax in Europe is being blamed for the financial strain on airlines and industrial sectors. The hosts criticize the tax as a nebulous revenue stream supported by environmental activists. They also reference recent government suggestions that citizens should eat less meat to reduce carbon footprints and methane emissions.