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You’re actually doing something. I want a change. I am standing up for this change. I am not just discussing things, but I am active whether it is an oil rig or a building.” Laura finds it extremely rewarding to be part of a community that believes in creating a better future by taking matters into their own hands and protesting against the wasteful culture of society. Laura notes that it is especially easy to be part of these actions when you are a student, as “when you study, you have extra free time.” Furthermore, as a volunteer, Greenpeace pays for her accommodation and food when on an action. She mentions how it can be hard to make a difference while in Glasgow, but that there are local nonprofits fighting climate change such as Greenpeace Glasgow and Extinction Rebellion. Glasgow Caledonian University has its own Extincition Rebellion society which Laura helped launch. She also shares how anyone can take action to be an effective climate activist by sharing messages on social media, creating stickers and hanging them around the city, and more importantly, to change your own behaviour by driving less and reducing your meat consumption. Laura champions the belief that we can take individual and collaborative action to ensure a greener future, and a better world for us all. 36