“This generation is the first to feel the impact of climate change and the last that can prevent its worst consequences.”
— Angela Merkel
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Simplified Meaning:
People today are the first to really notice the changes in our environment due to climate change. For example, there are more wildfires, stronger storms, and hotter summers than in the past. At the same time, this is the last chance we have to do something to stop the worst problems from happening. If we don’t act now, things like rising sea levels and extreme weather conditions will get much worse and be harder to fix. It’s like if you have a small leak in your boat—you feel a little wet now, but if you don’t patch it up soon, your boat could sink. Everyone needs to work together, like using less plastic, saving energy, and supporting clean energy solutions, to make sure we don’t end up in a much bigger mess in the future.
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Climate action Climate change Environment Environmental impact Future generations Global warming Sustainability
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