Teen eco-warrior Greta Thunberg has once again addressed thousands of her supporters in a “push for change” rally during which she accused world leaders of “behaving like children.
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The 17-year-old renowned eco-warrior took to College Green in Bristol to inspire some 20,000 protestors including thousands of school children who skipped classes to attend the rally.
In her fiery speech, Ms. Thunberg blamed the governments for the “suffering and dying from the consequences of the climate and environmental emergency.”
“Nothing is being done to halt this crisis, despite all the beautiful words and promises for the elected officials. So what did we do during this crucial time? Well, I will not stand aside and watch,” Greta said as thousands of supporters were chanting her name.
“I will not be silenced while the world is on fire – will you? World leaders are behaving like children. So it falls on us to be the adults in the room. It should not be this way.
“We should not be the ones who will lead on this and tell the uncomfortable truth. Once again, they sweep their mess under the rug for us – young people, their children – to clean up for them.”
Continuing her speech, Greta encouraged the protestors not to give up and to be patient as she acknowledged that “politics and solutions needed are far from sight.”
“Activism works, so I’m telling you to act. If you look throughout history, all the great changes have come from the people. We are being betrayed by those in power, and they are failing us. But we will not back down,” she added.
“And if you feel threatened by that, then I have some very bad news for you. We will not be silenced, because we are the change, and change is coming whether you like it or not.”
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