TED Talks Daily Why I became a climate activist -- and why you should too | Luisa Neubauer
Sep 6, 2019
Luisa Neubauer, a leading climate activist and co-founder of Fridays For Future, discusses her journey into activism driven by the urgent realities of climate change. She emphasizes the importance of collective action and shares four accessible steps anyone can take to join the movement. Luisa inspires listeners by redefining power as a resource to be shared, reminding us that climate action is a responsibility for everyone, regardless of age. Her vision is a future where climate education empowers individuals to enact real change.
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Initial Climate Awareness
- Luisa Neubauer's initial exposure to climate change at 13 felt insufficient.
- She pursued geography to deepen her understanding, leading to a stark realization of the crisis.
Humanity's Impact
- Studying climate data revealed the alarming pace of the self-made disaster.
- Humanity's destructive force on the planet threatens human survival.
Post-Paris Agreement Reality
- Despite the Paris Agreement, the climate situation worsened, with record-breaking temperatures.
- Positive changes like renewable energy adoption are too slow to counter the damage.