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Katherine Copsey @katcopseygreens.bsky.social · 4h

Last sitting week I used my Members' Statement to advocate for Changing Places, an important accessibility measure for our community

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Ellen Sandell MP @ellensandellmp.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

After the latest interest rate rise, Labor's priority is tax cuts for property investors. Meanwhile renters in Melbourne are paying 70% more than 5 years ago and young people are being locked out of ever buying a place.

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Katherine Copsey @katcopseygreens.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

The Liberals and One Nation want to derail renewable investment, while Labor continue approving new gas projects. Slowing the shift to renewable energy and keeping us hooked on coal & gas will not only cook the planet, it will drive up energy prices for every Victorian.

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Dr Sarah Mansfield @green-sarah.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

On the final sitting day of this parliamentary term, we passed a very important bill. It will significantly strengthen Victoria’s anti-corruption watchdog, IBAC. This was the result of years of Greens advocacy - and it was Tim Read who led the charge. He would have been proud tonight.

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Katherine Copsey @katcopseygreens.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Labor is cutting investment in cycling infrastructure & failing to deliver Victoria’s Strategic Cycling Corridors. This would be a drop in the ocean of a $1.55b project. Yet again, it seems like the new premier is making foolish cuts to projects out of desperation to cling to power. 🧵

Screenshot from a news item dated 10 September 2026. Headline reads "Major bike route dropped from Freeway project"
Top decorative image shows a satellite view of the road corridor, with housing estates south of the road and a service station and grassland north of the road.
Bottom shows the freeway corridor highlighted in yellow and labelled "Project corridor" on a grayscale map of the Melton-Caroline Springs area.

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Katherine Copsey @katcopseygreens.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Communities across the state are calling for a moratorium on AI data centres, including Clyde North where a petition has gathered over 2000 signatures!

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Katherine Copsey @katcopseygreens.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Great to see groups coming together to form Electrify Australia and call on the government to support homes & businesses to go electric. Lower emissions and lower bills - everybody wins! Read Electrify Australia's open letter and campaign asks here: electrifyaustralia.org.au

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Katherine Copsey @katcopseygreens.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Today I mourn the loss of our dear friend and colleague Dr Tim Read, Greens MP for Brunswick. A champion for our climate, for his local community and for the integrity of our parliament. 🧵

Tim Read and Katherine Copsey standing with their bikes, with helmets on, smiling at the camera, at a Critical Mass ride.

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Katherine Copsey @katcopseygreens.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Such a fun night at Drag Bingo! And a sneak peek at the banner we’re touring around the state - keep an eye out for it at a Greens event near you! #EndCoalAndGas

Katherine Copsey MP standing with drag queen Lynnduh in a pink neon room, both smiling broadly. Lynnduh has a lime green top and wig on. Katherine is holding a green corflute that reads "No new coal and gas" while in the background a banner reading "Protect Victoria - end coal and gas" has been hung from the balcony.

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Katherine Copsey @katcopseygreens.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

The cost of not acting on climate change is here. Climate disasters push up insurance premiums & housing costs, as rebuilding competes with new builds for tradies & materials. Those costs belong on the balance sheets of the companies fuelling the climate crisis, not family budgets.

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Katherine Copsey @katcopseygreens.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

We need to pause new AI data centres until we have strong safeguards in place to protect the community and the environment. Sign the petition - stop the AI data centre frenzy: katherinecopsey.org.au/issue/stop-t...

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Katherine Copsey @katcopseygreens.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

In 2022, Federal Labor promised reform on plastic packaging by 2025 - so far they've failed to act, and now they've ditched the whole promise State, Territory and Federal Environment Ministers meet this Friday - there's still time to urge them to act now: boomerangalliance.good.do/cutthewrap/s...

Screenshot from the Guardian, with headline "Labor ditches new packaging laws to cut plastic waste, sparking unprecedented 'scale and breadth of outrade'"
Includes a photo of Minister Murray Watt and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at a press conference.

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Katherine Copsey @katcopseygreens.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Electrify Southside's Expo is on this Thursday! Head along to learn practical steps to cut your bills and emissions by switching to an EV or upgrading and electrifying your home - including if you're a renter! Get your free tickets here: events.humanitix.com/our-electric...

Promotional flyer. Text reads: "Electrify Southside & City of Port Phillip
Our Electric Connection
Electrify Expo
Free Community Event
EVs - up close
Home upgrades - DIY tips
Stalls & talks - leading experts
Footy4Climate - special guests Q&A
Save the date
Thursday 17 September, 5:30-8:30pm
St Kilda Town Hall, 99A Carlisle Street
electrifysouthside.org.au
@electrifysouthside"
Decorative image of a crowd at a previous expo
Logos of City of Port Phillip, Electrify Southside, and Footy4Climate.

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Katherine Copsey @katcopseygreens.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

The Greens will #MakeDentalFree by rebuilding the dental workforce and opening 20 new free clinics. And that’s the tooth 😁

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Katherine Copsey @katcopseygreens.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

The Climate Council reports sea level rise will flood homes around Australia, including in Southern Metro suburbs like Port Melbourne, Middle Park, Brighton & Elwood. Meanwhile Labor opens new coal & gas projects, and the Liberals & One Nation want to derail renewables. 🧵

The cover of the Climate Council report "Rising Seas, Rising Bills: How sea level rise will cost every Australian."
The image shows a person standing on an ocean pier, ducking for cover as a huge wave breaks against the pier.

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Katherine Copsey @katcopseygreens.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

After years of advocacy from the Greens and community legal organisations, we were proud to support amendments in parliament today to finally decriminalise begging and to void outdated historic imprisonment warrants for unpaid fines. 🧵 (1/4)

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Katherine Copsey @katcopseygreens.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Do you ever feel like dental care is out of reach? The Greens will restore our public dental system so everyone can access it for free - and we'll pay for it by taxing the big gambling corporations. #MakeDentalFree

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Katherine Copsey @katcopseygreens.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

The Liberals' plan to stop renewables infrastructure could add over $470 to household energy bills, while also cooking the planet. Meanwhile Labor continues to support new coal and gas in a climate crisis. The Greens have a plan to quickly shift to cheap, clean renewables.

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Katherine Copsey @katcopseygreens.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Everyone should be able to afford the dentist. But a third of people don’t go until it’s an emergency because it’s too expensive. The Greens have a plan to make dental free for everyone - and we’re taxing the big gambling corporations to pay for it. (1/2)

Image with a background of a green tiled bathroom wall.
Text reads "Our plan to make dental free"
Decorative image of a hand holding a toothbrush.

Image with a background of a green tiled bathroom wall.
Text reads "Everyone should be able to afford the dentist.
But 1 in 3 people don't go until it's an emergency because it's too expensive.
The Greens will create a public dental system so all Victorians can have healthy teeth, and we'll tax the big gambling corporations to pay for it."
Decorative image of the lower half of a smiling bearded face.

Image with a background of a green tiled bathroom wall.
Text reads "The Greens will invest $3 billion in Victoria's public dental system.
For dental clinics, prevention, and building the workforce.
Everyday Victorians shouldn't struggle to pay for basic healthcare, while gambling companies make billions off our wages."
Decorative image of a toothbrush.

Image with a background of a green tiled bathroom wall, with an off-white rhombus in front of it as background to the dot points.
Text reads "The Greens' plan will:
- Remove out-of-pocket costs for public dental
- Provide fully staffed public dental facilities at community health centres in Victoria
- Grow the public dental workforce and make it the best paid in Australia
- Expand dental services in regional areas
- Increase funding for oral & dental health in Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations
- Invest in prevention and early treatment"
Each dot point is a cartoon image of a tooth.

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Katherine Copsey @katcopseygreens.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Andrew is spot on. Labor's general inaction on building Accessible tram stops is disgraceful, but choosing to actively rebuild stops to not comply with Accessibility standards is a real kick in the teeth. Everyone should be able to get around independently on PT. Shame on Labor.

Screenshot from an Age article by Gemma Grant from September 5, 2026.
Headline reads "'A real kick in the teeth': Dozens of tram stops have been upgraded, but wheelchair users still can't board"
Photo shows Andrew Bretherton sitting in a wheelchair on the tram tracks at a ground-level tram stop in the middle of a North Melbourne street.

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Katherine Copsey @katcopseygreens.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Living it up at Derby Day, courtesy of a corporation you’re supposed to regulate, is not 'stakeholder engagement'. The Ministers' code of conduct bans “gifts” like this for good reason - but Labor Ministers accept them with impunity. What happened to “Integrity won’t be optional”?

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Katherine Copsey @katcopseygreens.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Great to be out at South Yarra Station yesterday, chatting to folks about the Greens plan for free and frequent public transport!

Katherine Copsey MP standing with two green-clad volunteers in front of South Yarra Station. They are smiling and holding "free and frequent public transport" stickers

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Katherine Copsey @katcopseygreens.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Murrumbeena Primary School is reliant on an old school hall that's no longer big enough for their growing student numbers. Will the Minister fund the upgrades they desperately need?

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Katherine Copsey @katcopseygreens.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

In Victoria we're seeing the cost of rebuilding homes after climate disasters skyrocket - but Labor and the Liberals want to drag us backwards by supporting new coal and gas. The Greens will swiftly move to renewables and make the polluters pay for the climate damage they cause.

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Katherine Copsey @katcopseygreens.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

As we see the tragic scenes of climate-fuelled disaster in Nepal, the latest data shows Australia's emissions barely coming down at all. In Victoria, One Nation and the Liberals are pledging to spend taxpayer money on more coal stations or keeping polluting coal open longer. (1/4)

Screenshot from an article in The Point, which is linked down-thread.

Text reading "The government has set the target of reducing Australia’s emissions to 43% below 2005 levels by 2030 and (at best) 62% below 2005 levels by 2035, with the longer-term goal of hitting net zero emissions by 2050.

These targets are nowhere near enough to ensure Australia does its part to limit global warming to 2ºC above pre-industrial levels.

The Climate Council has noted that “to have a strong chance of meeting this goal, Australia would need to set a net zero target for 2035.”

Unfortunately, while we are not on target for net zero by 2035, neither is the current trajectory anywhere near the path to achieving net zero by 2050:"

Graph showing Australia's actual emissions since 2020, with future projections indicating the path to net zero by 2035; our 2030 target; our 2035 target; net zero by 2050; and the trend since June 2023. Each of these is higher than the last.

Text reading "Chart: The Australia Institute, source DCCEEW, Table 1B.

It’s bad enough to set emissions targets that don’t accord with the science, but to fail to achieve them is utterly pathetic."

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Greg Jericho @grogsgamut.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

On Friday the latest emissions figures were released. I run my eye over them, and well, we're not doing great... thepoint.com.au/off-the-char...

Screenshot showing a graph of Australia's emissions since 2019 and how on the trend since 2023 Australia is nowhere near reaching net zero by 2050, lets alone our 2303 and 20235 targets

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Katherine Copsey @katcopseygreens.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

IBAC is unable to investigate the vast majority of complaints about Victoria Police officers - which means most of the time police are investigating themselves. Victoria needs an independent police ombudsman that can investigate these complaints without conflicts of interest.

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Katherine Copsey @katcopseygreens.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Labor is determined to shut down any independent agency that doesn't do what Labor politicians want. Infrastructure Victoria provides transparent, independent advice - while Labor cooked up SRL in secret, and started Transurban's West Gate Tunnel without taking it to an election.

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Larissa Waters @larissawaters.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

We're in a cost of living crisis - but the PM delivers for big corporations & tech bros, not you. You'll be paying for AI every time you turn on the lights or aircon. With so many workers facing losing their jobs due to AI, you shouldn’t pay for it on every power bill too.

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Larissa Waters @larissawaters.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

A coal powered data centre rollout means AI will push up power bills for everyone. Labor says that letting data centres use coal & gas will push up power prices by 13%, and hit Queenslanders the hardest. They're doing it anyway.

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The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 27/08/2026

As Coles and Woolworths announce their billion-dollar yearly profits we can clearly see who is and isn’t suffering in the cost of living crisis. Listen to the latest episode of the Dollars and Sense podcast for more updates on corporate profits. #auspol

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Katherine Copsey @katcopseygreens.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Nobody in charge of regulating an industry should be accepting gifts from that industry. This week the Greens introduced a Bill to ban these kinds of “gifts” - but Labor and the Liberals teamed up to vote it down. Only the Greens are fighting to get big money out of politics.

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Katherine Copsey @katcopseygreens.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

The Liberal-National-One Nation plan to cancel VNI West will mean more emissions and higher bills for Victoria - meanwhile, Labor keeps approving polluting new fossil fuel projects. Only the Greens stand for a fossil-free future powered by cheap and abundant renewables.

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Katherine Copsey @katcopseygreens.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Fossil fuel companies are making out like bandits, while we feel the impacts of climate change caused by their products. It's time to make the polluters pay.

A bar graph headed "Profits, wages and inflation growth...." showing wages have risen by 3.2%, Inflation 4.0%, and Woodside 27.0%
"Annual growth to June 2026. Woodside net profit after tax growth for first half 2025-26
Chart: The Australia Institute. Created with Datawrapper"

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Katherine Copsey @katcopseygreens.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Labor is failing to deliver on their own Bus Plan. For our buses to get people where they need to go, save people money and reduce pollution, we need a grid of direct, frequent routes across Melbourne.

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Katherine Copsey @katcopseygreens.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Treaty with First Peoples is something all Victorians can be proud of. But right now it's under threat - the Liberals & One Nation have pledged to rip it up. Head along to this Town Hall meeting in Hawthorn to hear how you can help celebrate and defend Treaty: events.humanitix.com/defend-treat...

Katherine Copsey MP stands in front of an Indigenous artwork, holding a corflute that reads "Together for Treaty
We support Treaty with First Nations people.
Victoria, let's make history.
Join the movement for truth, Treaty and First Nations justice."

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Katherine Copsey @katcopseygreens.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

While Liberals try and derail green energy and Labor are hooked on polluting gas, the Greens are standing up for cheaper clean energy for Victorians ⚡️🏠🌏 Switch on with us at katherinecopsey.org.au/issue/no-mor...

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Katherine Copsey @katcopseygreens.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Caulfield Primary School has grown significantly over the last decade. It needs investment in facilities to keep up.

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Katherine Copsey @katcopseygreens.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

We took a dental chair around Melbourne. Turns out, it's not the dentist you're afraid of... it's the price tag 💸

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Katherine Copsey @katcopseygreens.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

We did it! Following our campaign, the new timetable from 23 August will include extra weekend morning services on the Sandringham Line! This means better access to our shops, cafes and beautiful beaches. Thanks to everyone who signed our petition and supported the campaign!

A tile with text reading "We did it!
More trains on Sundays on the Sandy Line"
The background image is a photo of Brighton Beach Station on a sunny day. On the right two Metro trains are stabled at the inactive platform, while on the left the active platforms curve away. You can see the sea beyond the station, and the deep blue sky above.

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Katherine Copsey @katcopseygreens.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

How many more years will we count #HiroshimaDay before Australia uses our power to stand against nuclear Armageddon? Australia must sign and ratify the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.

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Senator David Shoebridge @davidshoebridge.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

BREAKING: Whistleblower David McBride walks free from prison today. He told the truth about war crimes in Afghanistan. The government locked him up for it. Today, after more than two years, he's out.

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Katherine Copsey @katcopseygreens.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

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Anasina Gray-Barberio @anasinagraybarberio.org.au · 04/08/2026

The 1% have one goal: Get us fighting over scraps.

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Katherine Copsey @katcopseygreens.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Labor's 'No Air In Prison' bill is suffocating human rights. They need to withdraw the bill, and invest in the preventative measures that actually keep our community safe. The Greens stand with Gellung Warl and all the legal and human rights groups condemning Labor's cruel bill.

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Katherine Copsey @katcopseygreens.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

The Glenferrie Primary School community are proud of their 150-year heritage, but many of their facilities are aging and no longer fit for purpose. They need fair and equitable funding to bring facilities up to modern standards.

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Katherine Copsey @katcopseygreens.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

We asked what you think about dental care in Victoria, and it's not good Over 90% of people who answered our survey said services are too expensive Dental care is health care, and everyone should be able to afford the dentist when they need it What's your story? Let us know ⬇️

Green tile with greyscale wide open mouth.
Text reading "I am in pain and my teeth are actively being destroyed - Ziggy"

Green text with greyscale mouth slightly open. The teeth have braces, and the lips are slightly curled into a sort of wince.
Text reading "I haven't seen a dentist for years. I know even just a check up will cost hundreds of dollars that I don't have. - Maisy"

Green tile with greyscale mouth. A finger is pulling the lips away from the teeth.
Text reading "Have not sought dental assistance for erupted & impacted wisdom teeth with severe pain due to costs. - Tea"

Green tile with greyscale mouth. The mouth is agape with tongue protruding slightly.
Text reading "I'm in desperate need of getting my wisdom teeth removed. Due to cost I've had to forgo getting them done. Therefore I'm living with constant teeth and jaw pain. - Libby"

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Katherine Copsey @katcopseygreens.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Important info from @birdlifeoz.bsky.social on H5 bird flu If you notice unusual signs of disease or find clusters of dead birds, remember: ⛔️ Avoid: do not touch the birds 📸 Record: take photos or video & note your location 📞 Report: call the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888

Tile with text reading "What is H5 bird flu?
Avian influenza or bird flu is an infectious disease caused by strains to the Influenza A virus. H5 bird flu (H5N1) is a Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) strain that has caused mass mortality on susceptible species worldwide, except for mainland Australia and New Zealand"
Note that the BirdLife Aus post this tile came from has been updated to reflect that the disease has now been detected in Australia.

Tile with text reading "What to look for in wild birds
Look for birds with unusual signs of disease such as
- Groups of dead birds at lakes or beaches
- lack of coordination, tremors, swimming in circles
- twisted neck or other abnormal posture
- inability to stand or fly
Birds associated with water are especially at risk of H5 bird flu."
Decorative pictures of gulls.

Tile with text reading "What to do next?
Avoid
Avoid contact with sick or dead wildlife and their environment. Observe from a distance, and do not allow pets to touch or eat sick or dead wildlife.
Record
Record what you see, the location the animal was found, and take photos or video if this is possible without approaching the bird."

Tile with text reading "Report
Report any unusual illness or death in wild birds and other wildlife immediately via the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline.
1800 675 888"

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Katherine Copsey @katcopseygreens.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Fossil fuel companies are making billions in profits while everyday people deal with supercharged fires and floods. Enough is enough. We need to make the polluters pay for the damage they cause. www.instagram.com/p/DbrmSqyhACK/

The Instagram Reel at the link shows Katherine Copsey MP, walking along the street with the camera in selfie mode, talking about the need to make big polluters pay for the climate damage they cause.

Image is the cover of that Reel, which shows a still from it, and the text "Make the polluters pay"

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