You probably won't be surprised by what Greta Thunberg (@gretathunberg) has to say about #COP28 ...
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Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg called the outcome of the 28th United Change Climate Conference a "betrayal and a stab in the back."

Thunberg said: "The final outcome of COP28 is not a 'historic win'. It is yet another example of extremely vague and watered-down texts full of loopholes that in no way is even close to being sufficient for staying within the 1.5°C limit and ensuring climate justice."

Speaking to Reuters at a protest outside the Swedish parliament, Thunberg said the agreement was the "bare minimum" and rejected the idea that it was a "first step."

"We've already had first steps and they haven't led us anywhere," Thunberg added. "The emissions are still increasing. We are experiencing record highs."

She also questioned the validity of U.N. climate negotiations.

"This COP has once again proven that the COP processes are not working in our favor," she told Reuters. "They are not designed to solve the climate crisis. They are working as an alibi for world leaders" to hide behind their signature on a document while continuing to do nothing.

"We need drastic, immediate emission cuts," said Thunberg, "and binding commitments from the largest contributors of the climate crisis to finance loss and damages adaptation and a just transition in the most affected areas."
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FULL STORY -- commondreams.org/news/thunberg…

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#Activists Who Sacrificed Their Lives To Save The #AmazonRainforest

by Jana Gregorio
July 31 2020

"According to reports, on average, one activist has been killed in #Brazil every week since 2002. Most of the killings happened in remote areas of the Amazon.

"#ChicoMendes was a labor leader and activist who fought against the #deforestation of the #AmazonRainforest. In 1988, Mendes was shot and killed in front of his house by a cattle rancher named Darcy Alves.

"#NazildoDosSantosBrito was an anti-#PalmOil campaigner. In 2018, Brito was shot and killed, but none of his possessions were missing. Rights groups say he was killed due to his activism in the Amazon.

"Maxciel Pereira dos Santos was a defender of Brazil’s Indigenous people. In 2019, he was killed execution-style in front of his family members.

"For decades, the Amazon Rainforest has been the target of #CattleRanchers, #farmers, #loggers, and #miners who seek to take the forest’s land and natural resources. Over the past 50 years, about 17% of the Amazon rainforest has been destroyed."

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Calling all scientists and academics! Scientist Rebellion is joining the People vs. Fossil Fuels-led march to end fossil fuels, along with a coalition of many climate groups across the country on September 17th in New York City. Scientists and other academics, join the Scientist Rebellion contingent and march with us! This is an urgent call to action. Every person counts - we need massive turnout to turn things around!

Date: Sunday, September 17th
Time: 12-1pm line up. March starts at 1pm. Rally ends at 4:30pm.
Location: Meet at 56th & Broadway

This is not just another protest. This is a powerful movement of change, and we need your presence to make a resounding impact and show that scientists and academics across the country support these demands, based on the clear scientific evidence. Together, we will send a clear message to our world leaders – especially President Biden – that it's time to put an end to the era of fossil fuels and invest in a clean and sustainable future for all.

To find more information about the march and how to get there, please go to: www.endfossilfuels.us and linktr.ee/scientistshub
Let's march together for a fossil-free world!

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