The Religion and Political Views of Greta Thunberg

If you call him a leader, I mean, it’s strange that people think of [Joe Biden] as a leader for the climate when you see what his administration is doing.

Fighting for climate justice is also fighting for democracy. Our civilization will be increasingly threatened as the planet destabilises, putting everything at risk, including democracy. This is a major threat. Democracy is everything. We can’t save the living planet without it.

Democracy is the only solution to the climate crisis, since the only thing that could get us out of this situation is … massive public pressure.

Only 2 percent of government spending has been spent on clean energy, and it just shows that we are not really taking this seriously, or at least world leaders are not taking this seriously. [...] The climate crisis hasn’t been treated as an emergency. [...] It’s a bit strange that the focus is often on individual action rather than on systemic action or government action.

Today I got my first COVID-19 vaccination dose. I am extremely grateful and privileged to be able to live in a part of the world where I can already get vaccinated. The vaccine distribution around the world is extremely unequal. According to New York Times; “84 percent of shots that have gone into arms worldwide have been administered in high- and upper-middle-income countries. Only 0.3 percent of doses have been administered in low-income countries.” No one is safe until everyone is safe. But when you get offered a vaccine, don’t hesitate. It saves lives. #VaccineEquity

I’m not saying that Joe Biden is good or his policies are close to being enough. They are not. [...] I’ve spoken to many world leaders, and sometimes I wish I had a hidden camera. People wouldn’t believe what they say. It’s very funny. They say: “I can’t do anything because I don’t have the support. You need to help me.” They become desperate. It’s like they are begging for me to help them persuade the public that we need climate action. What that tells me is people are underestimating their power and the power of democracy and of putting pressure on people in power. [...] They [world leaders] can’t do anything without support from voters. [...] If Trump wins that will be the spark that makes people angry enough to start protesting and really demanding things for the climate crisis. I think we can safely say that if Trump wins it would threaten many things.

You all come to us young people for hope. How dare you? You have stolen my dreams and my childhood with your empty words.

Our political system is all about competition: you cheat when you can, because all you want to get is power. This must change. We just want politicians to listen to the scientists.