‘Petro-masculinity’ is destroying the planet. Can eco-masculinity help save it? | Andrew Boyd

The article discusses the concept of "petro-masculinity" and its detrimental impact on the environment, as highlighted by feminist influencer Liz Plank in her book "For the Love of Men." Plank argues that current definitions of masculinity pose a significant threat to humanity, linking male behaviors to ecological harm, such as higher rates of littering, lower recycling rates, and a larger carbon footprint compared to women. The article also mentions a form of anti-environmental protest among young men known as "rolling coal," where they modify diesel engines to emit more pollution.