Greta Thunberg And Youth Climate Activists Protest Outside White House
Source: The Guardian
Young activists rallied in protest of inadequate government action on the climate crisis, chanting: ‘Protect our future.’ Thunberg joins young activists in climate protest – live updates.
Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg – who has inspired young people around the world to strike in protest of inadequate government action on the crisis – accompanied her American counterparts in the youth climate movement at a rally near Donald Trump’s White House on Friday.
Thunberg quietly joined near the edge of the group, whispering along with chants and shaking her head when thanked by other advocates. The protesters were so surrounded by reporters and TV cameras that they had difficulty beginning a planned march toward the White House. Thunberg fell back in the crowd. “We love you, Greta,” fans yelled.
Trump, who has repeatedly denied climate science, is gutting every major US effort to stem the greenhouse gases from fossil fuels that are heating the globe, as well as rolling back or attempting to dilute other environmental protections related to air and water quality and wildlife protection. More...
Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/sep/13/greta-thunberg-white-house-climate-protest
Thunberg will testify before the US Congress on Wednesday and also stop at the Supreme Court to join young Americans who are suing the government over the crisis. Thunberg traveled on a sailboat to the US last month in order to avoid the carbon footprint of flying. She will participate in a global strike next Friday. The strike is associated with her Friday protests outside the Swedish parliament, the Fridays for Future campaign.
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Love her! 
