Environmentalists protest German government’s climate policies

By Bahattin Gonultas, Erbil Basay

BERLIN (AA) - Environmentalists protested the German government’s climate policies in Berlin on Thursday.

Global environment movement Extinction Rebellion blocked roads leading to the Ministry of Food and Agriculture building as demonstrators carried banners and placards that read: "Prioritize climate," "Protect our Earth, "One planet, one chance" and "Climate protection now.

Protesters demanded concrete steps from the government on climate, that lawmakers prepare a comprehensive climate plan for the future and that resources be used in an environmentally friendly way.

Florian, who did not want to share her last name, told Anadolu Agency that the lifestyle of humanity has destroyed resources that are vital for human life.

“Things are getting worse today than we imagined. It's terrible,” she said.

Another protester, Sarah, said there is still time to change things to protect the climate and humanity.

“We must act now for the climate before it's too late. We can save our planet together. For example, we cannot save the planet while Europeans continue to exploit people in the southern hemisphere. All of us, all countries, need to come together. We must fight together. We must stop fighting with each other, exploiting the other part of the world and other people,” she said.