Over the last few weeks, particularly during the Easter weekend, there has been a real rise in the action taken by groups regarding climate change, particularly the high-profile occupation of Oxford Circus and Waterloo Bridge in London byExtinction Rebellion, which has also coordinated action around the world.
There are some very useful cartoons which have been shared.
Former SPC colleague, and old friend from SLN days, Simon Renshaw asked whether this could be seen as a tipping point or not.
Stephen Schwab shared an excellent cartoon as a response
Climate Cartoon of the day: Tipping point pic.twitter.com/NWZSOWAtjV— Svein T veitdal (@tveitdal) April 20, 2019
This article suggests that Extinction Rebellion might be going about things the wrong way.
This was Sadiq Khan's response.
UPDATE: My message to all the climate change protestors today is clear: let London return to business as usual. pic.twitter.com/2o5jwbwLC2— Sadiq Khan (@SadiqKhan) April 21, 2019
The point is that 'business as usual' is not an option.
Also check out this powerful piece by the author Tim Winton, who has written some outstanding books, particularly his recent book 'Island Home'.
And finally, the Sunday Express's front page today focussed on the 'hypocrisy' of Emma Thompson, who flew over from the states to join the London protests.
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