Youth activists demand an end to fossil fuels

The transcript discusses the urgent need for a fossil fuel nonproliferation treaty to halt the expansion of coal, oil, and gas, and to phase out existing production. It highlights the detrimental impact of fossil fuels on the planet, comparing them to nuclear weapons as modern threats. The youth are particularly affected, feeling betrayed by leaders prioritizing profit over the environment. The role of fossil fuel lobbyists in climate summits is criticized, and a personal account from the Philippines underscores the urgency of addressing the climate crisis.

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