Margaret Atwood: Booker Prize will be irrelevant if we don't save the planet

The transcript discusses the urgency of addressing environmental crises, emphasizing that the consequences are not just for future generations but for the current one. It highlights the role of young people in advocating for change and the irrelevance of accolades if the crisis is not resolved.

What does the speaker imply about the relevance of book prizes in the context of environmental issues?

In what way does the speaker relate the environmental crisis to future generations?