Just Stop Oil begin ‘slow march’ campaign through central London

Louise Harris, a climate activist, shares her journey and motivation for engaging in direct action against new oil and gas licenses. She emphasizes the urgency of the climate crisis and the need for disruptive protests to gain media attention and pressure governments. Louise highlights the effectiveness of slow marching as a legal and impactful protest method, drawing parallels with historical movements like the suffragettes and civil rights movement.

What motivated Louise Harris to join the climate action movement?

• To gain political power

• To meet new people

• The urgency of the climate crisis

• A desire to travel the world

How many times has Louise Harris been arrested for her climate actions?

• Once

• Three times

• Five or six times

• Ten times

Why does Louise Harris believe direct action is necessary?

• To support new oil and gas licenses

• To avoid personal boredom

• To gain media attention

• To be complicit in government policies

What historical movements does Louise Harris compare the climate protests to?

• The Renaissance

• The Industrial Revolution

• The suffragettes and civil rights movement

• The Space Race

What is one reason Louise Harris gives for the effectiveness of slow marching?

• It avoids any public disruption

• It is a legal and democratic right

• It is illegal and risky

• It is a new and untested method