It’s all about the weather
link Copenhagen shows politics will never be the same again | Simon Hughes | Environment | guardian.co.uk
Sure enough, a version of events breathlessly told by a “liberal democrat” Simon Hughes of the UK Guardian. Notice how the protest poster seems to omit any reference to weather, but power seems important.
With great solemnity, he says:
“…Everybody I spoke to was clear that if no solid agreement is reached then the conference needs to meet again urgently. If not, the sense or urgency could recede, and important distractions like the mid-term elections in America could make bold moves more difficult.
Having seen the demonstrations in Copenhagen and heard of more since my return, I don’t know whether a deal will be done. But I am clear about three things. First, the climate crisis has mobilised people in every country to come together in a way unparalleled in history. Secondly, the forum of the United Nations makes sure that the little people (the small island countries for example) cannot be ignored and are just as important in making or breaking a deal as the big ones. Finally, I saw that there is a new generation of green commitment, knowledge and activism, determined to practise sustainability. This generation will not just talk of deadlines and far-off target dates, but understands that now is almost already too late.
Every couchette was taken on the night train from Copenhagen on the way back – almost all of them by engaged global citizens, empowered by being together in a common cause. Whatever the deal this week, the politics of the world has been changing fast and power is no longer in the hands of the rich and the few. Those who have had their exploitative way for too long must realise now that exploiting our planet will not be possible in the same way again…”
Yeah, it’s all about the weather.