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Amid inaction from world leaders, a new generation of climate activists arises.
By Ray Howze, Peter Holslin, Oliver Milman, and Mark Hertsgaard
The sprawling strikes represent a remarkable escalation of Thunberg’s decision last year to start skipping school on Fridays to protest against inaction by the Swedish government over the climate crisis.