Climate Generation Faces Heatwaves

While the voices of young environmental movements may seem quieter now, the generation on the front lines of the climate crisis remains deeply engaged. Catherine Frammery, writing for Le Temps, observes a shift in the prominence of these activists compared to recent years. Yet, the urgency of their cause is underscored by Europe's current struggle with unprecedented heatwaves. Cities across the continent are shattering temperature records, with readings like 38°C in Basel and 35.8°C in southern England. Germany recorded its hottest night, and France experienced its hottest day in recorded history. This extreme weather challenges any lingering complacency, countering narratives that dismiss the severity of the situation. The stark reality of dying chickens in Brittany, parched fields, and burning forests demands attention, pushing back against those who remain impervious to climate reports and the undeniable evidence of a warming planet.

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Climate or no climate, is that your question, but are you kidding? A million chickens are dying in Brittany, thousands of entire fields are drying up, forests. Everything is burning. The lake is overheating. Glaciers are melting. We are no longer talking about going down to 27 degrees in apartments, are we…