In the German cities of Berlin, Oldenburg, Kiel, Leipzig, Rostock, Nuremberg and Munich, climate activists of the latest generation have colored Christmas trees orange.
“Amid the flashing lights, shiny jewelry and festive atmosphere, it is easy to forget: we are racing at full speed towards catastrophe and our governments are failing miserably to pull the emergency brakes in Dubai,” the organization warned in advance.
Postscript: “Let us do everything peacefully together to prevent a world that will become three degrees warmer.”
As a result, Christmas trees in shopping centers and public places in major German cities were sprayed. An action that is not well received by many and meets with little understanding.
Harsh criticism on social media
There are negative comments on X: “You are criminals. You have absolutely no respect for other people’s property and deliberately destroy it. Over and over again,” writes André. One user writes: “Climate saved now? You damn terrorists just piss me off!” Mariam says: “The actions are ill-conceived, pointless, counterproductive and radical. It doesn’t help and it doesn’t change anything.”
“You disappear into thin air”
Patrick K. is disappointed: “I was a big supporter of you for a long time. But now I see that it’s not about that anymore. With every pointless action you disappear more and more into nothingness. This is beyond shameful and beyond tragic for our environment.” Zeev R. writes: “The world is at war and you are playing with color!” Lucille C. says succinctly, “Oh, fuck off!” One user describes the activists as “antisocial bums”.
Positive comments, on the other hand, only occur very sporadically. An example: “Thank you! A powerful signal against climate change. Together we, experts and activists, can turn things around!”
What do you think? Is this necessary activism or is it property damage and a criminal offense? Let us know in the story comments.
Source: Krone
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