6th Reading log

Global Warming, Greta Thunberg

(speech)

“You are not mature enough to tell it like it is. You are failing us”

Greta Thunberg presents a powerful talk on the effects global warming is having on our planet right now. Greta condems world leaders in an emotional speech at the U.N in front of hundreds of politicians. The 16 year old swedish girl states the “Betrayal” of how young people globally feel of the environment they are living in.

Justice is portrayed through this speech as Greta has been fighting for the recognition of global warming since she was young. Although most politicians in the Union still refuse to believe the effects that this is having. Greta is only one voice out of millions of children who feel as though they are being let down by the lack of interest in the most important of topics. Days after Greta’s speech, millions of teenagers protested in the streets for immediate action in global warming. Most were walking out of class for this protest to make sure all their voices were heard as they have no regard to be ignored anymore. World leaders had gathered to discuss their efforts in reducing carbon emissions from big companies. But Thunberg presented that nothing would be done about this although cutting down on greenhouse gasses could eliminate the risk of a catastrophic climate breakdown. 

I believe that Greta is making her voice heard loud and clear. The speech to the Union was filled with emotion demanding not asking for but instead making a point in what we must do instead of what we could do. “The eyes of all future generations are upon you. And if you choose to fail us I say we will never forgive you. We will not let you get away with this. Right here, right now is where we draw the line.” Meanwhile China refused to put forward any new measures to stop climate change. Greta’s summit was to was designed to address the climate crisis amid increasing warning of environmental scientists on the catastrophic events that might take place if we do not take action immediately.

Greta is not only fighting for her own justice but the justice of millions of youth globally. We are going to have to live in this world when we are older as a consequence of the previous generations actions. I feel as though the young people of this world have to clean up the mess of the elders and it is not fair. I personally think Greta is our strongest path into fixing this problem as she has sparked wide discussion within the politicians of the world. By speaking to the commissioners they have the power to decrease the carbon footprint within their country. 

This speech made me reflect on the future that me and my own children may have to grow up in. I do not want to live in a world where I am faced with the decision of starting my own family if they are not going to be able to survive in these conditions. The extremity of this global crisis is huge and we need everyone to be educated on the effects this will have for ourselves and future generations to come. Personally I thought Greta’s speech to the Union was so powerful and inspiring. I believe this will inspire more of the youth to get out and take action by protests and other forms to stop global warming. I know it has made me more aware of the effects this crisis will have and as she said “We are the beginning of a mass extinction”. This quote is extremely powerful as how true it is becoming.

Not only within my personal life is this effecting me but yet as continuing evidence has arisen that we need to take action to this global crisis immediately, there is a number of world leaders that refuse to take in the information being given to them as they will not reduce there carbon emissions. Donald Trump the current President of the United States reports that he does not simply “Believe in it”. After a report came out called “The fourth national climate assessment” which outlines the potential impacts that this global climate change will have across every sector of America society. The report notes the effects the country is facing already due to this crisis yet Trump refuses to come to terms with the potential lethal outcome this country will face. Trump is only one example of a world leader refusing t abide for the benefit for the world and if this continues the quotes said in Greta’s speech will come reality.