Peter Kalmus

Scientist Rose Abramoff (left) chained to a White House fence in April 2022. Photo: Will DicksonLast April, Tennessee-based soil scientist Rose Abramoff was arrested after chaining herself to a White House fence. She was one of about 1,000 scientists around the world who engaged in civil disobedience that week, organized by Scientist Rebellion. They demanded “emergency decarbonization” and wealth distribution. Before then, she says, she had done her best to remain apolitical. She worked behind the scenes to support…

Extinction Rebellion activists are seen with their hands glued to the reception desk of the Shell Building on April 13, 2022 in London, England.Photo: Rob Pinney (Getty Images)During the week of global protests this past April, protesters gathered inside Shell’s London offices and glued themselves to the front desks. Other activists glued themselves to the ground outside of the office doors. Theydemanded a meeting with Ben van Beurden, Shell’s CEO, the Guardian reported. “They currently have plans to expand their fossil…