TED Talks Daily Why I protest for climate justice | Jane Fonda
Dec 10, 2019
Jane Fonda, an Academy Award-winning actress and passionate climate activist, shares her journey of leading weekly demonstrations known as Fire Drill Fridays. At 81, she discusses her experiences with civil disobedience, including multiple arrests for climate justice. Fonda emphasizes the urgency of climate action, highlighting the role of young activists like Greta Thunberg. She encourages listeners to engage in community action and underscores the importance of a collective response to the climate crisis with hope and determination.
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Act Now
- Get out of your comfort zone and act as if your house is on fire, because it is.
- Join Jane Fonda's Fire Drill Fridays and participate in civil disobedience.
Arrests and Transformation
- Jane Fonda has been arrested multiple times for protesting climate change.
- Many first-time protesters find the experience transformative.
Start Conversations, Vote Boldly
- Talk about climate change with everyone, even if it is uncomfortable.
- Vote for brave, bold officials who will address the climate crisis.