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Why climate change is a feminist issue
Metro UK ^ | March 8, 2021 | by Anna Parke

Posted on 03/08/2021 4:49:42 AM PST by Oldeconomybuyer

This winter, we experienced snow and double-digit temperatures within the space of a week. Aside from the novelty of such a sudden change during lockdown, it’s a worrying sign of the climate crisis we are now facing.

This we know, but what is said less often is that climate change is a feminist issue – but it is and on International Women’s Day I want you to know why.

Firstly, women and girls are much more likely to be killed or injured in the face of a climate-related disaster.

Few are taught survival skills like how to swim or climb trees. Moreover, due to traditional caring roles, women and girls may prioritise the needs and safety of others, putting them at greater risk.

The impact of climate change may also leave women and girls exposed to different forms of gender-based violence, including child marriage. When floods hit Bangladesh in 2017, for instance,14-year-old Sarmin suddenly had to face the prospect of getting married.

All this paints a bleak picture. But, while women and girls are disproportionately impacted by the climate crisis, their knowledge, skills and leadership can also be a powerful defence against it.

I want to highlight what happens when the voices of women and girls are brought into the climate conversation, when their leadership is harnessed, and when they are given the space and opportunity to act.

Traditional patriarchal structures will do little to save us in our fight against climate change. We have to champion women leaders and make sure no one is left behind.

Women and girls are critical agents of change. It’s time we listened to them.

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TOPICS: Culture/Society; Editorial; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: communistholiday; feminazism; globalwarming; hoax; propaganda; socialism
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

A very poor opinion piece by a senior representative (Head of Humanitarian Research and Policy) of Act!onAid.

I’m personally annoyed by this comment:

“Metro.co.uk have teamed up with ActionAid to highlight their UK Aid Match campaign She Is The Answer, which is running from 5 March until 4 June. For every donation made by the British public, the UK Government will double it.”

Again “the UK Government will double it”. I’m going to drop an email to my MP and ask for this tripe to be stopped forthwith.


21 posted on 03/08/2021 5:18:05 AM PST by LordOddsocks
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To: AloneInMass

> Also, climbing trees is not much of a long term plan. <

LOL!


22 posted on 03/08/2021 5:20:55 AM PST by Leaning Right (I have already previewed or do not wish to preview this composition.)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

They both have “it’s all fantasy” element shared.


23 posted on 03/08/2021 5:21:07 AM PST by Jewbacca (The residents of Iroquois territory may not determine whether Jews may live in Jerusalem)
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To: Mr. Mojo
"we experienced snow and double-digit temperatures within the space of a week."

She's clearly discussing degrees Celsius. Snow comes below 0 C, or below 32 F. Double digits would be above 9 C, or above 48 F. Neither of these are hardly extreme for winter, especially in the UK. She's nothing but a whining liberal.

24 posted on 03/08/2021 5:21:33 AM PST by norwaypinesavage (The stone age didn't end because we ran out of stones.)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Tired of Communist holidays.

No ‘happy holiday’ for you!


25 posted on 03/08/2021 5:23:25 AM PST by a fool in paradise (Lean on Joe Biden to follow Donald Trump's example and donate his annual salary to charity. )
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To: rbg81

Do boobies work as floatation devices?


26 posted on 03/08/2021 5:24:22 AM PST by a fool in paradise (Lean on Joe Biden to follow Donald Trump's example and donate his annual salary to charity. )
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To: Bearshouse

Tell her that you cannot outswim a tsunami


27 posted on 03/08/2021 5:25:30 AM PST by a fool in paradise (Lean on Joe Biden to follow Donald Trump's example and donate his annual salary to charity. )
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To: Bearshouse

Also tell her that tsunamis are caused by earthquakes and not global warming.


28 posted on 03/08/2021 5:25:57 AM PST by a fool in paradise (Lean on Joe Biden to follow Donald Trump's example and donate his annual salary to charity. )
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To: SamAdams76

I don’t know how much climbing a tree will save a person but climbing stairs might


29 posted on 03/08/2021 5:26:34 AM PST by a fool in paradise (Lean on Joe Biden to follow Donald Trump's example and donate his annual salary to charity. )
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To: Oldeconomybuyer; All

I clicked on this post only to demand a ‘barf alert’


30 posted on 03/08/2021 5:26:48 AM PST by notdownwidems (Washington D.C. has become the enemy of free people everywhere!)
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To: AloneInMass

In a TV program emergencies are over in 30 minutes to an hour.

Even in a really long movie all disasters are resolved within three hours.


31 posted on 03/08/2021 5:27:19 AM PST by a fool in paradise (Lean on Joe Biden to follow Donald Trump's example and donate his annual salary to charity. )
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Just about the dumbest article I’ve ever read. Amazing that this kind of stupid BS article gets published and then posted.


32 posted on 03/08/2021 5:27:27 AM PST by fatman6502002 ((The Team The Team The Team - Bo Schembechler circa 1969))
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Snow is predicted!

Slay the females!

Happens all the time.


33 posted on 03/08/2021 5:30:09 AM PST by MrBambaLaMamba (It's a lie. It's all lies. Use every opportunity to poison their data. )
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To: Sacajaweau
"...Girls do everything that boys do PLUS they have babies..."

Well, almost.

Except for producing sperm cells to get the whole process moving, and then 19 years later, being able to consistently pass the 155mm Artillery Lift and Carry Test, that's true.

But hey, women like Ginger Rogers can dance as well as men such as Fred Astaire walking backwards and wearing high heels as the old feminist saying goes, so there's that...:)

34 posted on 03/08/2021 5:31:04 AM PST by rlmorel ("I’d rather enjoy a risky freedom than a safe servitude." Robby Dinero, USMC Veteran, Gym Owner)
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To: a fool in paradise
"Do boobies work as floatation devices?"

Well, in a Hot Tub, they can keep my face above water!

35 posted on 03/08/2021 5:32:38 AM PST by rlmorel ("I’d rather enjoy a risky freedom than a safe servitude." Robby Dinero, USMC Veteran, Gym Owner)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Insane rantings of someone who does not know what she’s talking about.


36 posted on 03/08/2021 5:37:20 AM PST by I want the USA back (The nation is in the grips of incurable hysterical insanity, as usual.)
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To: Sacajaweau
Dressed my first deer at age 18.

Excellent. I must admit that I'm not that adept. I could if I had to but I've just never had to. What's the opposite of feminist? I found out 30 odd years ago, that if I said I have a deer down and need some help, there's no end to wonderful men who will not only go get it out of the woods, but will then clean it and cut it up and pack it in ice for me. I am a good cook though and love to share so I don't feel like I've taken advantage of anyone. I love being feminine sometimes.

37 posted on 03/08/2021 5:41:08 AM PST by Bearshouse
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

“Firstly, women and girls are much more likely to be killed or injured in the face of a climate-related disaster.”

This statement totally defies all logic.


38 posted on 03/08/2021 5:43:32 AM PST by outpostinmass2 (Y)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Weather changes too.


39 posted on 03/08/2021 5:49:49 AM PST by PGalt (past peak civilization?)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Imagine getting paid to be this stupid


40 posted on 03/08/2021 5:53:52 AM PST by MountainWalker
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