“...the government is considering granting new fishing licences to foreign vessels that collect everything in their path. It is for this reason that I am afraid.”
People now buy only what is essential, and the world economy grinds to a halt because of it. So, it is clear that promoting growth through increasing trade is absurd.
"Unfortunately, to date, the company’s efforts to tackle plastic pollution are little more than veiled attempts to protect its throwaway business model.”
Especially for those of us privileged enough to safely stay indoors at a place we can call home, we can make the choice to make the most of this situation.
"The goal of governments now is to care for their citizens, stabilise and rebuild – and they must do so in a way that creates a just and climate-safe world..."
As consequências da pandemia de Covid-19 são - e serão - definidas por escolhas. Essas escolhas devem ser baseadas em valores, não em valor monetário: compaixão, coragem e cooperação.
The consequences of the covid-19 pandemic will be defined by choices. Those choices should be based upon values, not value: compassion, courage and cooperation.
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