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Xiuhtezcatl Tonatiuh is one of 21 young activists suing Obama for failing to ban fossil fuels. He claims to be part of the "generation with the most to lose". Obama responded to this case by defending Tonatiuh and promising to increase solar and wind power even more. However, Tonatiuh wasn't totally convinced. Because America is the world's 2nd largest emitter, Obama can't just make pledges and promises. He said that we need to forsake fossil fuels completely.
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It's awesome that so many young adults are so invested in the environment and its repercussions. I'm inclined to agree that many of Obama's promises are more or less empty and we need to focus on concrete actions to impact the rate of change. Similar to the slavery reform during the Civil War, we should take responsibility for our actions in order to stay united with the world. Abolitionists, unlike politicians, weren't selfish in their efforts but wanted to create a better future for everyone.In the same way, decreasing or even eliminate fossil fuels will benefit our future.
http://www.cnn.com/2015/11/30/opinions/sutter-obama-climate-change-cop21-two-degrees/index.html
I think it's great that young people are trying to change the world that will soon be handed down to them. We are the ones that will have to live with this damaged and polluted earth, so we should do everything we can to make it a better place. --Claudia Anthony
ReplyDeleteI admire these activists for working and fighting for what they believe in, and I believe that if more people really tried to accomplish things like they do, the world would be a different place. I, however, do not think suing the President is the right way to change to environment.
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