Climate hawk (n): Person who cares about climate and clean energy, as coined by David Roberts.
Now, a DailyKos group. You're invited.
The Climate Hawks group is for those who will be fierce in approaching climate change. We grasp the magnitude of the slow-motion crisis. We'll confront the climate zombies who seek to perpetrate dependence on fossil fuels for their own greedy purposes. We'll call out the Republicans and, when needed, Democrats who think that we can't change. We mostly, but not completely, overlap with traditional environmentalists. Our rallying cry is that of a hawk: skreeee!
I've been a fan of raptors since I was a small child. My first environmental awareness was of DDT thinning eggs laid by peregrines and bald eagles. I'm delighted to use the term "climate hawk." Others may be put off by its aggressiveness and war-like connotations, but I'm with those who think that aggressive actions are required.
The group will focus on the science of climate change, the policies needed to be put in place to mitigate/adapt to it, and the politics of same. Our goal is to influence Congress and state legislatures as best we can. If you want to join, you'll be an editor so that we can chat among ourselves. Followers welcome as well.