They glue themselves to streets, block traffic, occupy airfields, and sully precious works of art: climate activists have caused havoc in many major European capitals over the past few months. They call themselves ‘The Last Generation’ and defend the sticky character of their protests as a strategy for bringing attention to the ‘climate catastrophe.’ They demand drastic actions against ‘climate change,’ including a cessation of oil drilling operations in the North Sea, an end to all fossil energy consumption, and new ways to limit food waste.
However, what’s taken place over the last few months, indeed, what looks like a passionately sincere—albeit loudmouthed—generational trend is actually a well-funded plan executed by a well-organised association. The ‘Last Generation’ is no exception. Recruiters and NGOs for climate activism advertise lucrative ‘jobs’ as protestors, offering €520-1,300—plus benefits. The jobs are “part-time” or “full-time,” as reported by Welt am Sonntag.
