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BBC presenter Chris Packham has sparked controversy by defending Just Stop Oil's right to protest outside MPs' homes, despite concerns about mob rule. Packham argues that the group serves as a radical flank in the fight for climate action, but critics question the legitimacy of intimidating tactics. With the author of Green Tyranny, Rupert Darwell, shedding light on the debate, it's clear that the issue goes beyond mere activism to touch on broader questions of democracy and climate change policy. TalkTV's Julia Hartley-Brewer is told that the UK's commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2050, enshrined in law, has empowered environmental campaigners to challenge policy decisions that they believe hinder progress towards this goal. Rupert Darwell tells Julia that many catastrophic climate predictions have turned out to be “complete b******s“. The debate over climate catastrophism and the role of activism in driving policy decisions has wider implications for government actions. The UK's commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2050, enshrined in law, has empowered environmental campaigners to challenge policy decisions that they believe hinder progress towards this goal. Packham's recent legal challenge to the government's reversal of green policies highlights the tension between democratic decision-making and legal obligations to combat climate change. Click here for more from TalkTV If you need any help visit: #climatechange #justsstopoil #protests
