“Environmentalists” fall into two categories (and I use the term “environmentalist” very loosely):
Group 1 - The Power: This is a group that is anything BUT concerned about the environment. They are power-hungry people who will use whatever tool is necessary to gain the power they desire over people. They are universally hard-core Marxists who hate the free market, who hate capitalism, and who have the cash to sucker in the second group.
Group 2 - the Useful Sheep: This group are the foot soldiers of Group 1. They are mostly made up of Gaia-worshippers (though they may not admit it) - falling for Satan’s wiles. They value mold, mildew, bugs, and animals over humanity. They may even be lurking in our churches (and a few mainline denominations have chosen to join in - though I think some in the higher-ups of those organizations may actually be of Group 1). Group 2 does include some well-meaning, big-hearted people who are just simply easily fooled. Others are radicals who have a similar view of capitalism as Group 1 members - but also fall for the environmental schemes.
Most politicians who buy into the Environmentalist fraud are actually Group 1 types. Some began or were indoctrinated through the ranks of Group 2, but they were smart enough to see it for what it is - an avenue to power.
You laid that out perfectly. Thanks.