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.
(Excerpt) Read more at metro.co.uk ...
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.
> Also, climbing trees is not much of a long term plan. <
LOL!
They both have “it’s all fantasy” element shared.
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.
Tired of Communist holidays.
No ‘happy holiday’ for you!
Do boobies work as floatation devices?
Tell her that you cannot outswim a tsunami
Also tell her that tsunamis are caused by earthquakes and not global warming.
I don’t know how much climbing a tree will save a person but climbing stairs might
I clicked on this post only to demand a ‘barf alert’
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.
Just about the dumbest article I’ve ever read. Amazing that this kind of stupid BS article gets published and then posted.
Snow is predicted!
Slay the females!
Happens all the time.
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...:)
Well, in a Hot Tub, they can keep my face above water!
Insane rantings of someone who does not know what she’s talking about.
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.
“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.
Weather changes too.
Imagine getting paid to be this stupid
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