"Greta Thunberg, a 16-year-old activist, led protests in New York imploring politicians to act now to limit rising temperatures and warned leaders at the summit: 'The eyes of all future generations are upon you. And if you choose to fail us I say we will never forgive you.'". On Monday, leaders from around the world, as well as many concerned global citizens and activists, attended the United Nations Climate Action Summit. The summit ended with 66 countries and 93 companies announced their commitment to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. Other announcements were just promises for future announcements. Even if the pledges are acted on there is still a gap between what was promised and what needs to be done in order to get the world out of the "chasm" it is in. Many activists left unsatisfied. The protests like the ones seen on September 20th, will not be the last.
Chloe Hart
https://www.economist.com/international/2019/09/24/much-talk-and-a-little-action-at-the-un-climate-summit
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