Interview
David Attenborough talks about his new Netflix film
- Plans to continue working as a filmmaker and travel to film in interesting locations, specifically responding to inquiries about his retirement status.
- Anticipates a future where citizens may be compelled to disobey laws due to environmental needs, while acknowledging the inherent societal risk posed by breaking legal statutes.
- Expects public opinion and awareness of natural history to have shifted radically over the preceding decade, with the current environmental crisis being the result of issues originating 100 to 200 years ago.
- Predicts that future legislation will create a requirement for authorities to actively implement changes rather than merely passing laws.
- Foresees a strategic pivot in the United States toward influencing open-minded voters rather than attempting to persuade specific heads of state like President Trump, whose views are considered impervious to rational argument.
- Maintains that Greta Thunberg will continue to compel world leaders to reconsider their actions, while believing that the general viewing audience is unlikely to adopt radical lifestyle changes such as veganism, stopping flying, or divesting from fossil fuels.
- Commits to flying only when deemed worthwhile for work purposes and rejects the notion of flying for recreational enjoyment.
- Asserts that environmental concern requires prior exposure to the natural world, positing that wonder must precede the care for environmental issues.
- Expresses uncertainty regarding the conclusion or endpoint of the current climate change crisis.
- Indicates no intention to retire from the profession, preferring to accept invitations to visit interesting places.