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Mya-Rose Craig s quest for environmental salvation - Conversations with Fergal
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‘It’s more important now than ever, that whilst we are trying to build back a greener planet, and deal with issues like climate change and biodiversity loss, that everyone is involved, and everyone’s voices are being heard.’
I first saw Mya-Rose Craig at the Youth Strike 4 Climate march in Bristol back in February, where - at the age of 17 - she spoke before Greta Thunberg to an audience of more than 20,000 people. The atmosphere was electric, it felt alive. A low hum of excitement permeated everyone as we listened to the young speakers make history in front of us. It was clear that the Youth Strikes were going nowhere anytime soon; in fact, the movement had the fervour of one that was just getting started.