Treesitters and troubadours

Earth Matters · Dec 23, 2018

Earth First! is a radical environmental network that first emerged in the United States during 1980 in response to the pro-development policies of the Reagan government. Its members adopted a "No Compromise" position which called for an end to logging and mining in old growth forests and other biodiverse places, as well as the restoration of damaged ecosystems. Music has formed a key part of the movement's culture from its inception. In this program Iain McIntyre talks to EF! musicians and activists about the role music played in campaigns, protests and gatherings during the network's early…