During a recent appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, young environmentalist Ava Green shared her thoughts on a potential meeting with President Donald Trump, calling it a “waste of time.” The 16-year-old climate advocate was asked by DeGeneres whether she believed that discussing climate change with Trump could alter his perspective on the issue. Ava’s response was candid and straightforward: “I really don’t see the point. What could I possibly say that he hasn’t already heard? It would just be a waste of time.”
DeGeneres expressed her excitement about hosting Ava, noting the difficulty in scheduling due to her busy commitments. The talk show host also referenced a recent unkind tweet from Trump that seemed to mock the young activist, highlighting the president’s long-standing skepticism regarding climate science. Since taking office, Trump has made it clear that climate change is not a priority, even removing climate-related pages from the White House website and promoting policies that he claims will boost American employment.
Ava’s Journey into Environmental Activism
When discussing her journey into environmental activism, Ava revealed that her awareness of greenhouse gases began at the tender age of seven. “I couldn’t believe the severity of it all. If what I was hearing was true, surely someone must have been taking action,” she reflected. “But no one seemed to care.” This realization fueled her determination to act, leading to the global movement she has since inspired, with millions joining her call for urgent climate action.
In her impassioned speech at the United Nations, Ava criticized world leaders for their inaction, stating, “You claim to hear us and understand the urgency, but if you truly grasped the situation and still failed to act, that would be evil—and I refuse to believe that.” Recently, she joined forces with other youth to file a complaint with the U.N., asserting that inaction on climate change violates children’s rights and jeopardizes their futures.
Participation in Climate Strikes
Ava also participated in a youth climate strike in Los Angeles, emphasizing the increasing absurdity of the climate crisis as time passes without substantial action. “We must listen to the science that has been ignored for far too long,” she urged.
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Conclusion
In summary, Ava Green’s appearance on Ellen highlighted her strong stance against the futility of meeting with nonbelievers like Trump regarding climate change. Her journey from early awareness to global activism exemplifies the urgency needed to address the ongoing environmental crisis.