Arnold Schwarzenegger has urged environmentalists to “stop whining” about Donald Trump’s approach to climate change and instead “get to work”.

The veteran actor , 77, said Mr Trump was not a barrier to change and activists should stop using him as an excuse not to act.

“I’ve noticed people always said to me: ‘Well, what is the point of fighting the environmental issue here and to reduce pollution, with Trump in the White House?’” the activist told the BBC after appearing on stage at a climate conference in Vienna.

Mr Trump and his administration have repeatedly called climate change a hoax , despite the scientific evidence.

“I tell them: ‘Hey, stop whining,’” he continued. “We all have a responsibility. What – do you think that action comes only for the whole world out of Washington

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