Young Protestors & How They Changed The World: Greta Thunberg
and Her Reach for Climate Justice
Morgan Rossell, Daily Seal Student Writer
For as long as we can remember, protests and marches have been a promoter of change and a representation of the young voices of America. Whether it be the recent nationwide No Kings March against the Trump administration or peaceful protests dating back to the suffrage era, many of the most famous protests have been led by young people. Around the world this same demographic continues to change, and in this article, and this Daily Seal column, I’m going to tell you about some famous ones, maybe to inspire our next leaders.
One of the most famous young activists for the justification of climate change is Greta Thunberg, a 22-year-old from Stockholm, Sweden. Since she was young, Thunberg has had a strong sense of justice for what was right and wrong, especially when it comes to climate change. When she was only in the ninth grade, Thunberg had started a global movement which she called “Global Climate Strikes”. At 15, she had gone on strike in front of the Swedish parliament building, starting the tipping point of a radical climate change movement.
During this time, it was estimated that over 163 countries participated in the Global Climate Strikes, with millions more people by Greta’s side. These Strikes were dubbed the “Largest Climate Change Protest to date”, which is a truly incredible feat.
And, even to this day, Ms. Greta Thunberg is still hugely into climate and social activism, a demonstration of her continued dedication to her cause.
If you like climate change activism like Greta Thunberg, then I have the book for you! The First Rule of Climate Club, written by Carrie Firestone, highlights the importance of the climate -of our world- changing, and additionally talks about racial injustice in a small town.
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