As an assortment of weebs and Kyles descend upon Nevada for the raid on Area 51, it's important not to lose sight of a much bigger, more serious gathering happening around the planet today: the #ClimateStrike. Thousands upon thousands of peaceful protesters are marching through the streets of their respective cities in an effort to get more political action towards what is arguably the greatest crisis of our time, and it's genuinely inspiring to see.
The Climate Strike is the brainchild of 16-year-old Swedish activist, Greta Thunberg, who first caught the world's attention after staging a sit-in in front of the Swedish Parliament. Since then, she's become the face of the movement, speaking with poise and eloquence while simultaneously not holding back on the urgency of the matter:
Today, millions of people are participating in the Global #ClimateStrike to demand an end to the age of fossil fuels. The youth-led movement is spearheaded by 16-year-old activist @GretaThunberg.
— TED Talks (@TEDTalks) September 20, 2019
Watch Greta’s full TED Talk here: https://t.co/YZwJqravoV pic.twitter.com/ESfJjSvTs8
Greta's words have inspired thousands of people worldwide to demand action from their leaders, which culminated in today's global climate strike by students (and grownups) all around the globe.
“When leaders act like kids, kids act like leaders.” #ClimateStrike pic.twitter.com/Ee8MBO6l4Y
— Anand Giridharadas (@AnandWrites) September 20, 2019
Watch as London climate strikers decide to sit down in the road and occupy Lambeth Bridge!#ClimateStrike pic.twitter.com/YMV4S02z6n
— YouthStrike4Climate (@Strike4Youth) September 20, 2019
“Y’all bout to go extinct like me.” More signs from Austin’s #ClimateStrike, where dozens of students have walked out of school to protest. pic.twitter.com/Ve2MsnX77Q
— Nicole Cobler (@nicolecobler) September 20, 2019
I’m making a documentary called Hot Air: Ireland and the #ClimateCrisis.
— Philip Boucher-Hayes (@boucherhayes) September 20, 2019
It goes out in November. But this feels like the right moment to share these drone shots we took today of the #ClimateStrike in Dublin pic.twitter.com/rIgmSDFwIe
Huge #ClimateStrike crowd gathering in Foley Sq to march downtown to the Battery! The scene from our Municipal Bldg office... @ClimateCrisis pic.twitter.com/ODoOno1A7Q
— Gale A. Brewer (@galeabrewer) September 20, 2019
“We are the most important generation because we are the most impacted by climate change,” said Yoshi Futai, 16. #ClimateStrike pic.twitter.com/EZ2ZdAZ2Na
— riley robinson (@rirob111) September 20, 2019
“We are the most important generation because we are the most impacted by climate change,” said Yoshi Futai, 16. #ClimateStrike pic.twitter.com/EZ2ZdAZ2Na
— riley robinson (@rirob111) September 20, 2019
If you encounter any climate deniers at the #ClimateStrike, tell them:
— Robert Reich (@RBReich) September 20, 2019
-The science is undeniable
-Clean energy creates jobs
-Other countries are leaving us in the coal dust
-Climate devastation will stifle the economy
-Inaction is based entirely on Big Oil campaign cash pic.twitter.com/9v9lnXbk3q
Young people are standing up & standing strong around the world because the world we live in is under assault right now. Climate change isn’t a distant threat & this fight isn’t just for generations to come. It’s for today. It’s the urgency of now. #ClimateStrike
— Rep. Joe Kennedy III (@RepJoeKennedy) September 20, 2019
Philadelphia #ClimateStrike pic.twitter.com/yHP2jnw9YN
— Moira B (@moidem) September 20, 2019
Thousands of #Brooklyn kids are marching now across the #BrooklynBridge to join Manhattan #ClimateStrike kids for massive #ClimateChange action. The entire 1.5 mile span of the Bridge is filled with children! pic.twitter.com/xhS2ZIha1D
— Laurie Garrett (@Laurie_Garrett) September 20, 2019
Seriously this was special. We played “the 1975” by the 1975 which is a speech by Greta Thunberg with a backing track. Many people were crying. We’ve never seen anything like this in Glasgow before with so many people.#ClimateStrike pic.twitter.com/ZyMUbHRugP
— Greenpeace (@Greenpeace) September 20, 2019
“Fuck corporate greed, we want a clean future” - young climate activist #ClimateStrike Washington DC. pic.twitter.com/D52xjPp83r
— Josue De Luna Navarro (@Josue_DeLuna) September 20, 2019
France 40,000 Ukraine 2,600 South Africa 5,000
— 350 dot org (@350) September 20, 2019
Turkey 10,000 Japan 5,000 Germany 1.4m
Georgia 1,200 Ireland 30,000 Australia 400,000
London 100,000 Paris 10,000 Islamabad 3,000
Cape Town 2,000 Stockholm 10,000 Tokyo 2,800
Istanbul 3,500 Honiara 100
It just started #ClimateStrike
Two biggest gatherings in the world today was #Area51storm and #ClimateStrike so this is our generation and yes we are hella proud of it pic.twitter.com/wAmPl4Q0GL
— Tatia (@tatia__tj) September 20, 2019
Two biggest gatherings in the world today was #Area51storm and #ClimateStrike so this is our generation and yes we are hella proud of it pic.twitter.com/wAmPl4Q0GL
— Tatia (@tatia__tj) September 20, 2019
I stand in support of the global #climatestrike today. We need to do everything we can to protect our planet and humanity. Find out more at https://t.co/YZFM0eBd0n pic.twitter.com/SD52R7uywL
— Keith Richards (@officialKeef) September 20, 2019
Very large crowd of mostly students - along with many other older learners - gathered at Portland City Hall #ClimateStrike pic.twitter.com/dyceXwpi1E
— Mark Kostin (@nessc_me) September 20, 2019
The largest mobilization in the history of the #climate movement...and IT'S STILL GOING!!!
— Mike Hudema (@MikeHudema) September 20, 2019
There is no time to waste, is no planet B, #ActOnClimate#ClimateStrike #FridaysForFutures #FridayMotivation #FridayThoughts #GreenNewDeal #Go100re @GretaThunberg. pic.twitter.com/R4vNvXvnxb
"This could only be a fantasy. I would never have predicted or believed that this was going to happen."
— Channel 4 News (@Channel4News) September 20, 2019
Campaigner Greta Thunberg says the size of the "magnificent" #ClimateStrike protests around the world is "such a victory". pic.twitter.com/wpncda94Qe
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