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Climate scientists are desperate: we’re crying, begging and getting arrested | Peter Kalmus

On Wednesday, I risked arrest by locking myself onto an entrance to the JP Morgan Chase building in downtown LA. I can’t stand by – and nor should you

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Hasnain says:

Harrowing read. And equally worrying that LAPD came out in full riot gear to stop this peaceful protest composed of scientists.

“Martin Luther King Jr said, “He who accepts evil without protesting against it is really cooperating with it.” Out of necessity, and after exhaustive efforts, I’ve joined the ranks of those who selflessly risk their freedom and put their bodies on the line for the Earth, despite ridicule from the ignorant and punishment from a colonizing legal system designed to protect the planet-killing interests of the rich. It’s time we all join them. The feeling of solidarity is a wonderful balm.”

Posted on 2022-04-07T09:47:24+0000