The Wire

The environment is thanking us for spending less time in our cars and more time at home – however humans alone are not the issue.

Eco-fascism is emerging in discourse around our reduced impact on the planet during the pandemic, but our willingness to shift lifestyles may be key in addressing climate change.

Dr Douglas Bardsley, Associate Professor in Geography, Environment and Population at the University of Adelaide explains the relationship between sacrificing our freedoms and effective climate action.