Simon: We arrived at Trowbridge three-quarters of an hour early and were led off to spend time in a fun place.
We approached ASDA and I prayed we wouldn’t be entering this outpost of high carbon shopping that contributes so significantly to climate change.
I sighed in relief as we passed it and then cried out in despair when we entered the Shires shopping centre, a symbol of the over consumption that fuels climate change.
We stopped inside for about 30 seconds before two security guards tried to silence those of us who were telling people about the campaign and giving out leaflets.
We were kicked out of the centre and told it was private property. Apparently the shopping centre is only public as long as we are willing to consume.
When the consumption of unnecessary goods for the benefit of economic growth fuels the immense problems of climate change this highlights the need we face to push our politicians to do a lot more to respect the climate.
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