Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a new pact with the low-lying island country of Tuvalu, allowing residents facing displacement from climate change the ability to resettle in Australia.
  • OptionalEnglish
    -8•11 months ago

    Why is ‘threatens its existence’ in quotes?

    I mean, I know why. I disagree that it’s okay. Hedging like this is why we’re in this situation. It’s directly damaging.

      • amiganEnglish
        -2•11 months ago

        Shush, you’re not helping the cause of indignant virtue signalling.

      • OptionalEnglish
        -2•11 months ago

        Yes because they’re too scared to, or otherwise prevented / forbidden / directed not to, say it themselves.

        Congratulations on finding the big secret reason, “because it’s a direct quote”. Also - fun fact - it’s not quoted in the article. Search for it.

        • @killeronthecorner@lemmy.worldEnglish
          3•11 months ago

          “Its very existence is threatened. I believe developed nations have a responsibility to provide assistance and that is precisely what we are doing.”