Tuvalu residents able to resettle in Australia as climate change 'threatens its existence'
Tuvalu residents able to resettle in Australia as climate change 'threatens its existence'
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.
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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.
Because it's a direct quote?
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.
"Its very existence is threatened. I believe developed nations have a responsibility to provide assistance and that is precisely what we are doing."
Shush, you're not helping the cause of indignant virtue signalling.