2022 was a record breaking year. The world suffered some of its deadliest wildfires, droughts, heatwaves, hurricanes and typhoons. Meanwhile, oil companies enjoyed their highest ever profits.
We know we need a massive decline in carbon emissions to stabilise our climate; what we’re actually seeing is record levels of carbon emissions. Yet oil companies show no intention of stopping. Just last week, Shell dropped a key target to reduce oil production, prioritising profits over protecting our planet [3].
The only way for us to stop their recklessness is to get organised, to force our leaders to bring the fossil fuel industry under control. It’s time politicians put the wellbeing of young people at the heart of decision making.
We need our movement to be bigger, stronger, louder. Are you in?