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How I got arrested trying to save the planet

Activists from Ultima Generazione tell us why they target valuable artworks to highlight the effects of climate change. “None of us want to be here, but the government is investing in our death!” calls out Leonardo, an Italian climate activist, as he and his teammates block a highly transited street in Milan during rush hour. They are all members of Ultima Generazione —or the Last Generation— an Italian campaign linked to an international network pushing for climate action, popularly known for targeting roads and valued pieces of art. “We have two to three years to turn things around” adds Martina, a 23-year-old activist who has been detained on several occasions for traffic obstruction and damaging public infrastructure. The consequences of her decisions have led her to lose certain privileges and even sever her relationship with her family. “We used to be very close, and now, we hardly talk to each other (…) This is primarily because I am a part of this movement and they don’t agree

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  • Originally Aired April 11, 2023
  • Runtime 8 minutes
  • Network Al Jazeera
  • Notes Is a season finale
  • Created May 9, 2023 by
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  • Modified May 9, 2023 by
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