I hear many say “2019 was the year when the public woke up to the climate crisis”.
This is a misconception.
A small but rapidly growing number of people have started to wake up to the climate crisis.
This has only just begun. We’re still only scratching the surface.
‘It seems like you can see the story behind all these beautiful buildings and it's amazing how my mood changes every time I pass here.’ Marta, doing a project for the Institute of Neuroscience #mynclpics
Octopuses are among the most intelligent and sensitive animals on Earth. Here they are literally being cooked alive. And this disgusting practice is the subject of ghoulish celebration by people like the tweeter below.
"If you choose to fail us, I say we will never forgive you."
Climate activist @GretaThunberg showed the power of a girl's voice in front of world leaders at the #ClimateAction Summit, ahead of the #UNGA.👏👏👏
Here we go again...
As you may have noticed, the haters are as active as ever - going after me, my looks, my clothes, my behaviour and my differences.
They come up with every thinkable lie and conspiracy theory. (Thread->)
Potentially controversial - I would much rather pay for my prescriptions and the money go into research to help find and improve cures of more life threatening illnesses. I pay £30 every three months for my prescriptions and I believe that to be more than reasonable.
One challenge will define the future for today’s young generation more dramatically than any other: Climate change. The millions of young people worldwide who’ve organized and joined today’s #ClimateStrike demand action to protect our planet, and they deserve it.
Strike for better jobs 💪
Strike for clean air 💪
Strike for decent, warm housing 💪
Strike for free public transport 💪
Strike for the Amazon 💪
Strike for Berta Cáceres 💪
Strike for an end to fossil fuels 💪
Strike for the future 💪
Strike for your lives 💪
#climatestrike
I'm so happy to see that young women around the world are leading the climate movement. Thank you to girls like @GretaThunberg for using your voice, speaking truth to power — and encouraging other young people to do the same. 💕
NYCs massive #ClimateStrike march has begun, from Foley Sq down Centre St to Chambers St across to Broadway... and down to the Battery! Thank you @ClimateCrisis and everyone else marching!