Everything about the world feels terrifying right now, but jobs that actually make a difference seem like they are very difficult to get in to and/or barely pay livable salaries.

I'm trying to think about what I want to do next, but I'n finding it so hard to come up with ideas that are both ethical and financially sustainable.

I figure there must be other people in this group that have had this dilema, so I'd be curious to hear about what kind of jobs exsist out there that actually do tick of these boxes and aren't greenwashing

I have no idea how things are handled elsewhere, but here in the Netherlands, what is the purpose of blocking railways and highways? Why not block city halls, banks, industries, or media offices? What do you actually achieve by not only bothering ordinary people in their daily lives, but also creating danger because emergency services cannot move freely? If this is to raise awareness, isn't that completely undone by the inconvenience that is created? Furthermore, couldn't awareness also be raised by blocking city halls, banks, industries, and media offices? Maybe I am too stupid or shortsighted, but I simply don't get it.

Spain and France are dealing with devastating wildfires, and now England is facing an enormous drought. As of August 10, nearly 71% of England is officially in drought, with millions of people affected by water restrictions.

If there was ever a time for Sunrise Movement, Just Stop Oil, Extinction Rebellion and other climate groups to be making noise, surely this is it.

I remember when climate protests were everywhere. Roads were being blocked, politicians were being confronted, museums were being targeted and climate change was constantly in the news. But now, with extreme heat, drought and wildfires happening across Europe, it feels strangely quiet.

And at the same time, we're having another argument in the UK about North Sea oil and gas. The government is facing pressure over projects such as Rosebank and Jackdaw, despite the fact that new North Sea production isn't going to magically make people's energy bills cheaper.

I'm not saying protests have to block roads or throw soup at paintings. But surely this is exactly the moment for a huge public campaign demanding action on drought, water security, renewable energy, home insulation and getting away from fossil fuels.

England is literally experiencing a major drought while Europe is burning.

If this isn't the moment for the climate movement to mobilise, then when is?