Pyrocene perception and the politics of Palestine
Chris Hedges records the selective and avoidant behaviour of humanity related to the consequences of the petrolium age and the march South of the pyrocene from Siberia and Canada to Los Angeles. Sadly this selective perception and behaviour extends well beyond climate into our relations and political reactions at this time.
Consider global reactions to the climate driven fires in Los Angeles with 100,00 displaced, at least 25 dead at this time and victims sifting through donations of food and water. Australians for its part offered firefighters and materiel support almost immedately through our federal government.
By contrast in Gaza 1.9 million people are permanently homeless, over 65,000 have been killed (according to The Lancet), 90 percent of the population face acute malnutrition. Against this act of Israeli/American genocide (as opposed to climate), Australia’s government sat on its hands for months then mumbled something about the need for a ceasefire at the UN, whilst a “deal” between Israel and Hamas was finally patched together and past and future American presidents vied for the credit.
How can we fix the climate if have such overt and ghastly double standards related to our neighbours ?
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