Owen Jones meets Naomi Klein
Synopsis
The UN warns that humanity has only 11 years to limit global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels.
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Synopsis
Naomi Klein speaks with Owen Jones about the escalating climate crisis and its dire consequences. She describes three types of fires: the literal fires ravaging communities, the political fires of hate spreading globally, and the movements rising to challenge these issues. Klein warns that the UN has set a deadline of 11 years to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. She criticizes the deterrence model used by Australia and the European Union, which inflicts suffering on migrants, exacerbating their plight.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- See Naomi Klein's urgent call for climate action.
- Find out how political hate affects migration policies.
- Meet young activists leading movements for change.
Did You Know
- The UN states we have 11 years to limit warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius.
- The planet has already warmed by one degree Celsius, causing major disruptions.
- Naomi Klein refers to migrant detention camps as concentration camps.
- The European Union has outsourced sea patrols to the Libyan coast guard.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time frame given by the UN to keep pre-industrial temperature rise below 1.5 degrees Celsius?
According to the UN, there are 11 years left to keep pre-industrial temperatures rising no more than 1.5 degrees Celsius.
What has happened to the planet's temperature so far?
The planet has warmed by one degree Celsius, leading to massive disruption and loss of life.
What model is being used to deter migration according to Naomi Klein?
Naomi Klein describes a prevention through deterrence model, which causes suffering to migrants to deter them from reaching their destinations.
What are people saying?
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