CLIMATE activist Greta Thunberg told a UK demo “the world is on fire” yesterday as she stood in pouring rain. So I'm telling you to act. “I believe there was about 20,000 people in attendance though the organisers believe it to be 30,000. The Fishponds Church of England Academy said in a statement that "we are happy to authorise absence from 10am" but added that children had to be back in class by 1pm and that anyone leaving school had to be signed out by a parent or carer. Listen to some of the brightest names in science and technology talk about the ideas and breakthroughs shaping our world. Since the politics and the solutions needed are still far from sight.”, “But if enough people are pushing for change, then change will come. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Crowds of young people, children and adults alike cheered environmental activist Greta Thunberg onto the stage on Friday 28 February at the Bristol Youth Strike for Climate (BYS4C). "Thunberg is an internationally known activist, having spoken at the UN Climate Action Summit in 2019 and receiving two Nobel Peace Prize nominations. “But it will get worse.”, Greta claimed the emergency is being “completely ignored by the politicians, the media, and those in power”. "Basically, nothing is being done to halt this crisis despite all the beautiful words and promises for the elected officials.”, We are being betrayed by the people in power, She added: "World leaders are behaving like children, so it falls on us to be the adults in the room.". "Thunberg will be making a speech for the strikers before joining the Samba band-accompanied march around the city centre.". And, of course, this is far from enough, but it shows that it does actually make a difference. This is an emergency. “I am so happy to be here in Bristol with you.” “Remember that changes will not happen overnight, but if enough people push, then change will come” – Greta Thunberg’s Bristol speech. Greta Thunberg mural by Jody Thomas. When we commissioned the painting of Greta Thunberg on the side of Tobacco Factory as part of the celebrations marking 25 years since the building was saved from demolition, this was in recognition of the extreme urgency of the climate crisis that the world now faces, and the vital work being done by young people to highlight this urgent issue, exemplified by Greta. "We have to engage with all of our communities in order to properly fight climate change. Email us at tips@the-sun.co.uk or call 0207 782 4368. It was commissioned by a volunteer-run nonprofit One Atmosphere, which works on educational projects related to climate change. Click here to upload yours. "I'm so happy to be here in Bristol with all of you. Addressing the crowd, Greta said: “This is an emergency. We pay for videos too. People are already suffering and dying from the consequences of the climate and environmental emergency but it will get worse. “The weather had an impact of the number of people who came and I would be very surprised if it didn’t.”. Despite her explicit requests for supporters to avoid idolatry in the climate movement, San Francisco is not the first city to feature a mural of Thunberg. "How do we want to be remembered? In a response posted on Twitter, Bristol Youth Strike 4 Climate said they had "no time for being patronised". "It should not be this way, we should not be the ones who have to lead on this and tell the uncomfortable truth. He told the Bristol Post: “Today has been a great success considering the number of people who turned up at College Green. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Read More, French bistro and wine bar Aquitaine has opened at 216 Church St. after a months-long delay due to shelter-in-place restrictions. 18-meter Greta Thunberg mural brings flood of controversy & commentary. Activism works.”, “So, I am telling you to act. Having only announced her visit one week prior, the BYS4C worked to get stewards, sound systems and social media to come together in an event that saw 30,000 people join the 17-year-old Swedish activist in College Green, according to her tweet. "Basically, nothing is being done to halt this crisis despite all the beautiful words and promises by our elected officials. "Thank you so much every single one of you for being here. The other week, the plans to expand Bristol Airport were cancelled - a lot thanks to climate activists. 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.”. "I think she can help us in changing our ways.". As for spray paint being harmful to the environment, One Atmosphere thought ahead. The eco activist earlier took to the stage to chants of “Greta, Greta” from the youngsters — some holding placards and banners. ‘Eco-anxiety’ is a term that’s been used by the American Psychological Association (APA) in a report about the effects of climate change on mental health, but it’s not an official diagnosis. She is also a regular interviewer on the Science Focus Podcast. One Atmosphere approached Argentinian artist Andres Petreselli, who signs his work as Cobre, to complete the project. She received the honour, from Bristol University, for using her platform as a world-leading ornithologist to promote greater diversity in the wildlife and conservation sectors. And we have to be patient, and remember that the changes required will not happen overnight. Speaking before the event, Ms Craig said: "I am enormously excited and honoured to be sharing a stage with Greta as well as demanding immediate and substantial action from governments around the world on climate and species extinction, as well as the need to interest young people of all ethnicities in the fight to save the planet.".
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