The Climate Activist Who Could Not Change His Heart: Tony Lowes
Tony Lowes: a climate champion who took the Irish government to court and won. From rebelling against his upper-class upbringing to fighting for Ireland's environmental wellbeing, his story is one of rebellion, art, and activism.
I interviewed Lowes in March 2023 at his 'eco-chalet' in west Cork. He spoke about his storied life, from getting kicked out of school, to meeting Eleanor Roosevelet, to fighting for baby choughs. Lowes’ life is filled with battles against systems of oppression and repression.
I pitched this around to limited success (a 7000 word piece on a climate activist is a hard sell), so published it on Medium. I'm really proud of it.