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As the climate change conversation heats up, more and more surprising celebrity faces are getting involved to take action.
That's how Aquaman's Jason Momoa came to address the UN on September 27, telling world leaders that they are failing to put off climate change.
In his rousing speech, he called humanity a, "disease that's infecting our planet" – controversial words, maybe, but true ones.
The six-minute long address, in which Momoa says, "our ego, our fear, and our relentless drive for profits have made us the only species willing to force disharmony with the natural balance of our world,” has made the rounds online.
Actor Jason Momoa has delivered a powerful speech at the United Nations, addressing the 'global crisis' of climate… https://t.co/f0KFd3nX3M— SBS News (@SBS News) 1569810283
Many people are pointing out the difference in the way Momoa's speech has been received to the way Greta Thunberg's activism has.
People have been receptive to Momoa's six-minute speech, whereas the passionate, autistic teenager's relentless commitment has made her the subject of bullying.
Many have pointed out the inherent hypocrisy in the disparity, while others are vocally in favour of a superhero movie that sees the pair teaming up and fighting climate change together.
At least then Greta would have someone to defend her from the cruel bullies.
Disappointed by the lack of people giving Jason Momoa the same amount of uncalled for bullying that Greta Thunberg… https://t.co/Z1VxCuneXU— Connor Tindall-Read (@Connor Tindall-Read) 1569968171
Quite sure no one will be bullying Jason Momoa for his opinions on climate change like they did to Greta Thurnberg https://t.co/ElSGmJPNiS— Sarah Ashburn (@Sarah Ashburn) 1569879543
I see Jason Momoa just gave a speech about climate change to the UN. I anxiously await many posts from screaming m… https://t.co/HWACB6dtb6— Michael A. Ventrella (@Michael A. Ventrella) 1569982576
Will middle - aged successful men send #bully #tweets to @JASONMOMOA_TH too ? As they did to @GretaThunberg in the… https://t.co/QAiT2z9Qfl— sanghamitra kabiraj (@sanghamitra kabiraj) 1569995118
Greta Thunberg 'lashes out'. Jason Momoa 'delivers a speech' https://t.co/cfcDurmlFK— naama (@naama) 1570013793
Others, have immediately started stanning the pair and are hopefully of some sort of climate change superhero team up in the future.
Jason Momoa & Greta Thunberg is the superhero team-up this world needs https://t.co/3F48FIy3L2— Jonathan Korman (@Jonathan Korman) 1569940927
jason momoa will beat u up if u talk shit about greta he told me himself https://t.co/mTorq27T5w— poetroe gamer era (@poetroe gamer era) 1569939433
More: Jeremy Clarkson calls Greta Thunberg a 'spoilt brat' and gets expertly dragged by his daughter
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