Can Extinction Rebellion protesters call themselves green if they own 10 pairs of trainers?
They’re young and motivated, but do they practice what they preach?
London faces massive disruption next week as more than 20,000 environmental campaigners plan to block bridges, blockade Smithfield meat market and surround City airport as part of their “October Rebellion”.
Many Extinction Rebellion supporters are young, fired up by what they see as irreversible damage being inflicted on the planet by their elders. But do these youthful activists practice what they preach?
They’re more likely to shun meat and adopt a vegan diet than my generation, but what about their shopping habits?
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