Fighting for the specified cause in unambiguous terms, as declared by Mikaela Loach

Mikaela Loach, a prominent climate activist, has published a new book titled "It's Not That Radical". The book, published by Dorling Kindersley on April 6, aims to reframe the narrative about the climate crisis and provide a radical yet accessible approach to environmental activism.

Loach defines radical in the book as "grasping things at the root", a term borrowed from Angela Davis. She dedicates a chapter to the importance of compassion for fellow humans and the need for movements to be a sanctuary for healing and change.

The book is a guide for anyone looking to become a better activist. Loach emphasises that everyone is constantly learning in the climate movement and should be allowed space to learn. She encourages readers to envision and believe in the possibility of creating a better and transformed world, as no one else will give it to us.

Loach argues that capitalism and neoliberalism want to isolate individuals, making it difficult to fulfill needs without buying more products. She believes that community can provide an alternative to this, offering liberation for all peoples and a pathway towards climate justice.

One of the most important things Loach has done, she says, is finding community. She credits this with saving her through difficult times. Writing the book helped Loach to better understand the nuances of the climate crisis and imagine what a better future might look like.

The book also addresses the issue of perfectionism in the climate movement. In a chapter titled "You Don't Know What You Don't Know", Loach discusses the importance of learning more effectively in community with others, especially when supported and challenged.

Loach criticises the mainstream media for upholding and reinforcing limiting narratives that serve only a privileged few. She calls for a shift from a narrative of doom and gloom to one that focuses on creating a better world.

Taking action in the climate movement can be small and mundane, but it creates a bigger impact when combined with the work of others. Loach's book underscores the importance of self-care, community-building, and recognising that individual actions are just one piece of the puzzle in the fight for a more just world.

Loach discusses the importance of self-care in her activism work, stating that she has only recently begun to learn proper self-compassion through therapy and a strong community. The book is a grounding testament to the transformative power of solidarity and the educational benefits of searching for answers in our peers, not legislators.

One striking example Loach uses to illustrate the extreme and ridiculous nature of the current system is the fact that governments are giving $11 million in fossil fuel subsidies every minute. This, she argues, highlights the urgent need for climate action to transform the world.

"It's Not That Radical" is a powerful call to action, encouraging readers to join the fight for a more just and sustainable world, and to find community and compassion along the way.

Fighting for the specified cause in unambiguous terms, as declared by Mikaela Loach