The struggle to avert catastrophic climate change is bigger than all the other struggles, whether it is slavery, democracy struggles, the woman's right to vote, and so on I would argue that if what is at stake is securing life as we know it, then there can be no bigger struggle that we face.
Investing one cent more in oil, coal and gas is
investing in the death of society, and the in the death of our children.
Struggles only move forward when decent men and
women step forward and say, 'enough is enough and no more.'
Currently, we allow our political and business
leaders to get away with murder. Now is the time to change that. We need direct
liability for those who are destroying our future and this planet. We need
fast, profound and systemic change. History only moves forward when courageous
people get up and act. That's why I support this citizens' initiative to
recognise ecocide as the crime it is.
My final advice for young people is to not wait
for leadership from adult politicians. Step forward today, because our current
leaders are denying the dire reality we are facing. Leadership can come from
anywhere.
― Kumi Naidoo
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