Thousands of Students Are Skipping School to Protest Climate Change
On March 15, 2019, students from over 100 countries are skipping school and gathering in protest of climate change. With picket signs in hand, these young activists are setting up camp outside of government buildings—from tiny town halls to meeting points for parliaments—in a bid to prompt politicians to take action. This global manifestation is a part of #FridaysForFuture, a movement started by Greta Thunberg, a teenage activist.