David Brett: “Ecofascism” | Tom Nelson Pod #381

About this episode

David Brett discusses the origins and implications of eco fascism in environmental activism.

David Brett, founder of The New Westminster Times, discusses a talk he gave on “eco fascism,” which he says originated with Greenpeace founders. Citing Patrick Moore’s book and his work at Green Spirit Strategies, he argues environmental activism is “90% communications,” using media “mind bombs” (dramatic imagery, celebrities, and litigation) to shape public opinion against mining, oil, forestry, and pipelines. He says Moore, a Greenpeace co-founder, has been “airbrushed” and smeared as disinformation. Brett critiques films like Anthropocene, “Sue Big Oil,” climate-emergency messaging, Greta Thunberg rallies, and NGO “youth washing,” and says activists link climate to Indigenous grievance. He urges industry to invest in human-interest counter-messaging and local civic pushback. 00:00 Meet David Brett 00:26 Eco Fascism Origins 01:08 Mining Versus Activists 01:34 Patrick Moore Influence 04:06 Greenpeace Mind Bombs 07:14 From Whales to Politics 08:31 PR War Imbalance 11:59 Smearing Patrick Moore 16:04 Anthropocene Media Tactics 21:14 Critical Minerals Pivot 25:52 Pipeline Battles Canada 30:58 Greta Rally and Sacred Water 34:31 Climate Anxiety Messaging 36:04 Why No Pushback 36:52…

People in this episode

Host: Thomas Nelson

Guest: David Brett

Topics covered

• eco fascism
• environmental activism
• media influence
• climate change
• public opinion
• mining and oil
• Indigenous issues

Keywords

• eco fascism
• environmental activism
• media tactics
• Patrick Moore
• Greenpeace
• climate messaging
• Indigenous grievance

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Greenpeace, Green Spirit Strategies

Books & works: Anthropocene

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