Rebutting Agromenes: Urgency Is Not Extremism

English farmer in the 19th century: rendering in the spirit of Constable and Turner

By EVWorld.com Si Editorial Team

In his recent Country Life column, Agromenes—an anonymous UK commentator known for his reflections on rural affairs - argues that “evolution, not revolution” is the path to a green and sustainable future. It's a comforting sentiment: gradual change, rooted in tradition, is preferable to disruptive upheaval. But Agromenes' framing leans heavily on rhetorical convenience rather than real-world accuracy.

He warns against “extreme solutions” like banning fossil fuels overnight or dismantling agriculture—yet fails to name a single credible British organization or policymaker advocating such measures. These are strawmen, not serious proposals. In reality, the UK’s environmental movement—from the Climate Change Committee to the Green Party to leading NGOs—calls for managed transitions, not reckless abandon. They advocate bold but practical steps: phasing out fossil fuels, investing in renewables, supporting farmers in sustainable practices, and protecting vulnerable communities.

Agromenes is right to value continuity and consensus. But consensus must be built on truth, not caricature. The climate crisis demands evolution at the pace of emergency. The IPCC has made clear that incrementalism alone will not suffice. Urgency is not extremism—it’s realism.

If we wait for change to feel comfortable, we will have waited too long. Sensible policy must be both pragmatic and ambitious. Evolution, yes—but evolution that meets the moment.

Learn More

• Agromenes' original article
• UK Climate Change Committee
• Green Party of England and Wales
• Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)

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