eco-warrior

eco-warrior
noun /ˈiː.kəʊ ˌwɒ.ɹi.ɔˑɹ/
An environmentalist who places a greater emphasis upon taking practical action, rather than upon theoretical considerations, in order to advance an ecological ideology. Often used ironically to refer to an environmentalist who is far less extreme in their actions.

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