Call Climate Change What It Is: Violence

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Climate change canvas.
“My painting reflects the cycles of change, brought on by pollution and climate, that are severely affecting the Wiradjuri nation – one of the largest Aboriginal nations in Australia…” Artists from around the world have painted canvases illustrating the human impact of climate change in their countries. Captions and Photo source: ©© OXFAM International

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Climate change is anthropogenic, Climate change is violence.

So, If we want to talk about violence and climate change, and we are talking about it, after last week’s horrifying report from the world’s top climate scientists, then let’s talk about climate change as violence.

Climate change is global-scale violence, against places and species as well as against human beings. Once we call it by name, we can start having a real conversation about our priorities and values…

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