environmental extremism
Environmental extremism refers to radical actions or beliefs aimed at protecting the environment, often prioritizing ecological concerns over human interests. This can include direct action tactics, such as protests, sabotage, or other forms of civil disobedience, to draw attention to environmental issues like climate change or habitat destruction.
While some view these actions as necessary to combat urgent environmental crises, others criticize them as counterproductive or harmful. Environmental extremism can sometimes lead to conflicts between activists and authorities, as seen in movements related to climate change, deforestation, or the protection of endangered species like the California condor.