What It\u27s Like to be a Radical Conservative

Abstract

“What is your major?” “Environmental Science.” The snarky retort, “Don’t go joining GreenPeace now, you’re becoming a radical.” I know there are many uses of the word “radical,” but in this context, I know that it is not meant as a compliment. Because I study environmental science and global climate change, this person associates me with radicals – those utilizing extreme methods to bring about extreme changes. [excerpt