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Summary
This research study examined far-right claims and campaigns for justice in the Global North related to the climate and affordability crises. It analyzed narratives opposing climate action and identified counter-narratives supporting climate action, along with case studies of climate justice campaigns. The findings are presented as a zine and in-depth report aimed at helping climate organizers effectively communicate the connection between climate change and affordability.
Background
The research focused on how politicians, oil and natural gas associations, and banks in the United States and Canada used the cost of living crisis between 2019 and 2024 to argue against climate change and pit affordability against climate goals. The study aimed to identify logical fallacies and factual faults in these narratives and gather information to guide counter-narratives.
What happened
The research conducted a critical discourse analysis of narratives from oil and natural gas associations, banks, and politicians in the US and Canada, and a literature review of logical fallacies and factual faults. [source: commons-library] It also analyzed eight social movement campaigns across North America and Europe since 2019 that linked climate change and affordability, identifying effective strategies, key challenges, and notable achievements. [source: commons-library] The campaigns used diverse tactics such as protests, social media outreach, partnerships, parody websites, and art builds, and achieved significant milestones including policy changes, public support, and alliances. [source: commons-library]
Key people & organizations
- Global Grassroots Support Network (GGSN)
- Jen Gobby
- Mary Stuart
- Sunrise Movement
- Right to Energy campaign
- Warm This Winter
- MaHousing Climate
- Boston Climate Action Network (BCAN)
- Front Commun pour la Transition Énergétique (FCTÉ)
- Common Horizon
- 350 Canada
Tactics used
The campaigns employed a diversity of tactics including protests, social media outreach, partnerships, and innovative strategies like parody websites and art builds to effectively link climate action and affordability. These tactics helped achieve significant milestones such as policy changes and public support. [source: commons-library]
Outcome
Verdict: unknown.
The outcome is unknown as the source text does not specify a final result for the overall research or the campaigns studied. The research findings are presented as resources to help future campaigns, but no definitive win or loss is recorded. [source: commons-library]
Lessons
- Collective action can powerfully address both climate and affordability issues.
- Using diverse tactics like protests, social media, and partnerships can achieve significant policy changes and public support.
- Countering far-right narratives requires identifying logical fallacies and factual faults in opposing arguments.
Sources
- commons-library —
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Disclaimer: Included as a teaching example of campaign craft, not as endorsement.
Sources & verification
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worker_casestudies_v2.py