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The 12-year-old who halted COP28 | It is indicative of the world's total systemic failure to slow climate change that a child feels she must do the job of adults. (heated.world)
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[–] ininewcrow@lemmy.ca 39 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

Out of control capitalism and profit at all cost has no shame or morals.

There could be mounds of dead bodies from climate change events and the rich would still argue about whether or not the world should do anything about it all.

[–] SamsonSeinfelder@feddit.de 23 points 11 months ago (2 children)

The adults in the room can not see the problem anymore, as they only see the profits. It makes them blind. The child does not see herself on a yard, drinking Champaign exploiting nature for wealth. The Sheiks do. They are literally too corrupted to see the reality. Braindead and blinded by greed.

[–] Rentlar@lemmy.ca 10 points 11 months ago

They've taken the elephant in the room, had a greedy snake eat it and pretend it is a hat.

mon dessin ne répresentait pas un chapeau

[–] iraq_lobster@slrpnk.net 3 points 11 months ago

dude doesn't look impressed either:

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[–] Drusas@kbin.social 23 points 11 months ago (1 children)

12 is old enough to comprehend that your future is fucked and no one is helping you.

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[–] lea@feddit.de 2 points 11 months ago

The pain in her voice made me cry uncontrollably, what a powerful video. I hope we have a future, not just for us and our children's sake but also so people like her can have their legacy imprinted on the victor's side of history.