School strikes against climate change will escalate in Ireland on March 15th
The world is witnessing “an unprecedented rising”, declares environmentalist and “climate fighter” Lorna Gold.
Belgium’s environment minister Joke Schauvliege was forced to resign after falsely claiming the country’s intelligence services held evidence children were directed by unnamed powers, and it was a “set-up”. Her conclusion was clear: “We are out of time. Not ‘nearly’ out of time – but actually out of time. Our planet is already warming fast, and the next generation will be in serious trouble”.
They decided to answer that call the following Friday outside the Dáil. They have convened there weekly at lunchtime ever since. “For me, with young boys, I felt it only right that I should stand on their behalf. After all, it is my own lifestyle, my inaction and my generation that has caused this mess. Sure, my boys will join when they can, but why should they stand in the cold, miss school and shoulder such a heavy burden? When they can’t, I will.
Swedish teenager Greta Thunberg has inspired many followers in her climate action protests. Photograph: Getty Images Mellett believes young people are being confronted by the effects of climate change and notice the world is on an unsustainable path; so much so there is “an awakening”. Lucille is armed with her “we declare an international emergency” placard in one hand and a megaphone in the other. “Her uncle bought it for her because he recognised she was an activist in the making,” her mother explains.
O’Connor expects the strike to be huge. Latest estimates suggest more than 60 secondary schools will be participating, with many adults supporting students.
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