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Protesters at Britain's Student Climate Network's Global Climate Strike in Cambridge
THOUSANDS of protesters in Britain are expected to join the “Global Climate Strike” today, demanding the government takes action to halt climate change.
The student-led action, backed in Britain by trade unions, has won support from some employers — supporting workers in downing tools for half an hour to join the protests.
More than 200 protests are planned across Britain, contributing to more than 2,500 worldwide. The climax of the protests in Britain will be a “climate alarm” sounded at 1pm by protesters using klaxons and other implements.
The General Strike exposed the power of the working class — and the limits of its leadership, writes Dr DYLAN MURPHY
As fossil fuels have had their day, JOSIE MIZEN makes it clear that it is now the government’s responsibility to initiate the transition to alternative employment in a manner that is organised, efficient and effective