What to do when the earth is burning?
The year 2023 was the hottest year since records began. In the same year, Munich hosted the largest motor show in the world - the International Motor Show (IAA). While this world refuses to stop burning, VW & Co. exhibited their contribution to the climate catastrophe in Munich's most beautiful squares - 2.5 tonnes of steel, lithium and cobalt. At the same time, politicians are watching almost idly as the transport sector crashes the climate targets.
As a climate justice movement, we opposed this ‘business as usual’ approach by the automotive industry and politicians as part of the protests against the IAA 2023. Many courageous activists have shown with colourful actions that there must be a world after the car.
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