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Climate Strike
Young Activists Are Leading a Global Climate Strike Today
Today's international climate action spotlights the impact of capitalism and colonialism on the environment.
Youth Activists in Over 800 Cities Worldwide Gear Up for Friday’s Climate Strike
The climate crisis is an existential threat that requires as much urgent action as COVID-19, youth activists say.
Youth Climate Movement Announces Next Global Strikes
On March 19, strikers across the globe will demand “immediate, concrete, and ambitious action” over empty promises.
UN: Climate Change Will Create “New Great Divergence” Between Rich and Poor
Uprisings around the world are a sign that societies are not meeting the needs of most of their people.
Thousands Stage Protest at German Coal Mines for Bolder Climate Policy
The action came a day after tens of thousands of Germans took part in a climate strike on Friday.
Activists Occupy Pelosi’s Office, Launch Global Hunger Strike for Climate Action
More than 300 people worldwide are estimated to be taking part in the hunger strike.
The Climate Strikers Walked Out of School. Next, Let’s Walk Off the Job.
Climate strikes can win a Green New Deal by building community and labor alliances around demands for the common good.
Teachers Unions Could Move the Climate Strikes Into Phase 2
Teachers have been motivated by youth to seriously consider how to best support climate strike efforts.
Sea Levels Are Rising, and So Are We
The current youth-led climate crisis movement is not going away anytime soon.
As an Autistic Femme, I Love Greta Thunberg’s “Resting Autism Face”
I am in solidarity with Greta Thunberg against the ableist, sexist and ageist attacks against her.