Ecology and politics: destructive aspects of the ideology of ecologism and the activities of environmental organisations

Abstract

The article is devoted to destructive and extremist aspects of the ideology of ecologism (environmentalism), as well as the activities of modern environmental organisations in Russia and abroad, especially in the developed countries of the world, where the “green” theme is the most relevant. Particular attention the author paid to the topic of engagement and subjective component of the political activity of environmentalists, their involvement in projects of political and economic competition. Also explores the various manifestations of the negative activities of “green”: from political and ideological manipulation to the terror. Also, the article raises the question of prevention and ways to combat radical environmentalism.