Greta Thunburg

[Daz n Tina]

Have not seen Greta on the TV recently saying how well we have done combating climate change.

 

[autorouter]

She is apparently recovering from Covid-19 and while doing that she has tweeted to urge her followers to take the threat seriously and avoid passing it on to those more at risk. Typical behaviour of teenagers nowadays.

Greta Thunberg says it's 'extremely likely' she has had coronavirus

Activist says she self isolated and warns young people to take the outbreak seriously

www.theguardian.com

 

[The Coops]

No must be a spoof, do you think Covid 19 would take on the Funberg? If so it must be on its last legs by now!

 

[Daz n Tina]

Didn't think she would tweet using a mobile phone made of plastics and valuable resources from the earth

 

[Anthea M]

Sweden havnt started lockdown yet have they? Still following the herd approach last I read.
So perhaps she has got it.

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[Oldbob]

Maybe she is taking the advice offered on her last visit to the UK !

 

[AJM2]

Have not seen Greta on the TV recently saying how well we have done combating climate change.

Perhaps it's because she realises it's inadvertent, ie people are staying in to save their own lives?

 

[Paddywack]

Have not seen Greta on the TV recently saying how well we have done combating climate change.

Then you haven't been paying attention.

 

[SpeedyDux]

At least College Green in Bristol may recover despite low CO2 from lack of traffic up Park Street. Her protest totally destroyed the lawn.

As for the School strike ... that's still going well ... er ...

 

[MattR]

At least College Green in Bristol may recover despite low CO2 from lack of traffic up Park Street. Her protest totally destroyed the lawn.

As for the School strike ... that's still going well ... er ...

College Green seems to have been repaired. It seems to have been done for £4k

Goodwill Offer Makes College Green Again After Damage By Protestors

Bristol companies Elmtree Garden Contractors and Craig West Turf have completed works to re-turf Bristol’s College Green for a fraction of the estimated

www.prolandscapermagazine.com

It would not require any extra CO2 from traffic; either you knew that and was being provocative or you've fallen for the fake science spread by CC deniers... I wonder which

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[westhamman]

I like many could not stand the sight or sound of Greta, but why, she is young, what does she know, what gives her the nerve to tell me. The message she is spreading are undoubtedly the view of the scientific community, but its not one I want to listen to, I want to drive my vehicle where I want when I want, fly or cruise when I want.

I agree it's a shame that some grass got damaged in Bristol, it reminds me not to drive on grass in my motorhome in case I damage it, so those who are concerned about the grass in Bristol, you should probably not attend rallys in case you damage some grass, arguementative I know, but I have got nothing better to do.

I have decided not to dislike young Greta, I fear for her as she has known issues that will make her vulnerable when the limelight fades. I seriously hope she is wrong with her views or my grandchildren are in for trouble.

 

[MattR]

I like many could not stand the sight or sound of Greta, but why, she is young, what does she know, what gives her the nerve to tell me. The message she is spreading are undoubtedly the view of the scientific community, but its not one I want to listen to, I want to drive my vehicle where I want when I want, fly or cruise when I want.

I agree it's a shame that some grass got damaged in Bristol, it reminds me not to drive on grass in my motorhome in case I damage it, so those who are concerned about the grass in Bristol, you should probably not attend rallys in case you damage some grass, arguementative I know, but I have got nothing better to do.

I have decided not to dislike young Greta, I fear for her as she has known issues that will make her vulnerable when the limelight fades. I seriously hope she is wrong with her views or my grandchildren are in for trouble.

Your grandchildren are in for trouble as are billions of other people, partly because their grandparents and parents do not want to listen.

 

[Two on Tour]

Then you haven't been paying attention.

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Looks like Greta's father and their Indian mate are still writing her scripts for her then.

 

[63720]

I wish her well and a speedy recovery.
I don't however agree with her tactics.

 

[MattR]

I wish her well and a speedy recovery.
I don't however agree with her tactics.

What would make people take notice?

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[SpeedyDux]

College Green seems to have been repaired. It seems to have been done for £4k

Goodwill Offer Makes College Green Again After Damage By Protestors

Bristol companies Elmtree Garden Contractors and Craig West Turf have completed works to re-turf Bristol’s College Green for a fraction of the estimated

www.prolandscapermagazine.com

It would not require any extra CO2 from traffic; either you knew that and was being provocative or you've fallen for the fake science spread by CC deniers... I wonder which

The grass on College green used to be excellent. Still not nearly back to its pre-Greta state. More CO2 would be helpful.

 

[Coolcats]

The grass on College green used to be excellent. Still not nearly back to its pre-Greta state. More CO2 would be helpful.

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Have you seen Glastonbury or Womad or any of the other festival sites that can be knee deep in mud these sites recover quickly in comparison to the damage by global climate change. If your outraged by a peace of grass being damaged rather than inaction over climate change.....,,

 

[MattR]

The grass on College green used to be excellent. Still not nearly back to its pre-Greta state. More CO2 would be helpful.

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No, it wouldn't be. It will look better once the weather warms up as Spring progresses.

As for extra CO2; some people might think that someone as smart as you must be right in encouraging extra CO2 for plants. Why haven't you mentioned that climate change enhanced by CO2 will retard plant growth?

 

[SpeedyDux]

Have you seen Glastonbury or Womad or any of the other festival sites that can be knee deep in mud these sites recover quickly in comparison to the damage by global climate change. If your outraged by a peace of grass being damaged rather than inaction over climate change.....,,

I have no idea what the correct Greta line is about Glasto or Womad but I suspect that they both contribute a great deal of extra CO2 and other pollutants. The clean-up after Glasto is notorious. Do these festivals get a free exemption by XR?

I can't see that a valid comparison exists between a well-maintained lawn that is a civic asset for the City of Bristol, and a farmer's festival field. XR and Greta got well-deserved criticism for their wanton destruction of College Green. Ends do not justify means.

 

[MattR]

I have no idea what the correct Greta line is about Glasto or Womad but I suspect that they both contribute a great deal of extra CO2 and other pollutants. The clean-up after Glasto is notorious. Do these festivals get a free exemption by XR?

I can't see that a valid comparison exists between a well-maintained lawn that is a civic asset for the City of Bristol, and a farmer's festival field. XR and Greta got well-deserved criticism for their wanton destruction of College Green. Ends do not justify means.

Wanton destruction? When was that?

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[SpeedyDux]

Wanton destruction? When was that?

More than one occasion but the most recent and muddiest was 27 February.

To be fair I did agree that the Council ought to reject the application to lift the cap on flights and allow the owners to expand Bristol Airport. I believe that the Council was persuaded to reject the application on inter alia environmental grounds, but that was more likely to have been due to opposition by local pressure groups, not the extremists who protested in support of Greta and caused a lot of damage and disruption.

 

[scally]

Have you seen Glastonbury or Womad or any of the other festival sites that can be knee deep in mud these sites recover quickly in comparison to the damage by global climate change. If your outraged by a peace of grass being damaged rather than inaction over climate change.....,,

The audiences there do not proportional to be saving the world, they just go for music. Just as bad for the grass but less hypocritical

 

[MattR]

More than one occasion but the most recent and muddiest was 27 February.

To be fair I did agree that the Council ought to reject the application to lift the cap on flights and allow the owners to expand Bristol Airport. I believe that the Council was persuaded to reject the application on inter alia environmental grounds, but that was more likely to have been due to opposition by local pressure groups, not the extremists who protested in support of Greta and caused a lot of damage and disruption.

Do we have different definitions of wanton? I understand it to be (of a cruel or violent action) deliberate and unprovoked.

What about understanding how CO2 levels and how climate change will reduce plant growth?

 

[Coolcats]

I have no idea what the correct Greta line is about Glasto or Womad but I suspect that they both contribute a great deal of extra CO2 and other pollutants. The clean-up after Glasto is notorious. Do these festivals get a free exemption by XR?

I can't see that a valid comparison exists between a well-maintained lawn that is a civic asset for the City of Bristol, and a farmer's festival field. XR and Greta got well-deserved criticism for their wanton destruction of College Green. Ends do not justify means.

That Civic assets could have been re-wilded for example by re-seeding the majority with wild flowers etc neat manicured lawns do not sustain wildlife quite the opposite. Regarding any human gatherings in the main it does contribute to solution but there are many attempts by the organisers to off set this. and yes Greenpeace XR and other organisations use these event to provide education to the masses about their work and the need for conservation. So are festivals all bad....probably not are they all good probably not but they do try.

 

[Coolcats]

More than one occasion but the most recent and muddiest was 27 February.

To be fair I did agree that the Council ought to reject the application to lift the cap on flights and allow the owners to expand Bristol Airport. I believe that the Council was persuaded to reject the application on inter alia environmental grounds, but that was more likely to have been due to opposition by local pressure groups, not the extremists who protested in support of Greta and caused a lot of damage and disruption.

Those local pressure groups and extremists are probably one and the same and could also be your friend who has a pint in the pub with you.........or who knows is a MoHo owner

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[maison]

Looks like Greta's father and their Indian mate are still writing her scripts for her then.

Like you, I have never thought that she was spouting her own words.

 

[westhamman]

Chester racecourse 2 years ago after a motorhome fun rally, I wonder how long that took to recover. Its grass, a weed, it recovers. I certainly believe in climate change and that mankind is to blame but how do we do we change without breaching people's human rights or perceived human rights.
Migration at the moment is simplistically due to war and quality of life, if the sea levels do rise then millions of people will be on the move.

 

[MattR]

Chester racecourse 2 years ago after a motorhome fun rally, I wonder how long that took to recover. Its grass, a weed, it recovers. I certainly believe in climate change and that mankind is to blame but how do we do we change without breaching people's human rights or perceived human rights.
Migration at the moment is simplistically due to war and quality of life, if the sea levels do rise then millions of people will be on the move.

Should "human rights" apply to everyone or just the well off? Do they take precedence over human responsibilities?

 

[maison]

Should "human rights" apply to everyone or just the well off? Do they take precedence over human responsibilities?

Or to put it another way........

Should “human rights” apply to everyone except the well off?

 

[MattR]

Or to put it another way........

Should “human rights” apply to everyone except the well off?

It might depend on whether the well off think that they have the right to damage the environment for everyone else.

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