Thousands of Australian students walked out of class to join rallies demanding stronger action to rein in ClimateChange ClimateStrike
SYDNEY - Thousands of Australian students walked out of class on Friday to join rallies demanding stronger action to rein in climate change, which they said is contributing to the country’s bushfire crisis.
Australia has been battling wildfires for weeks, which have killed at least four people, burnt about 2.5 million acres of farmland and bush and destroyed more than 500 homes. Holding home-made signs, including “The climate is changing, why aren’t we?”, protesters in Sydney accused the government of inadequate action in addressing Australia’s bushfire crisis. Smoke from the bushfires in New South Wales state formed a haze overhead.
Australia has pledged to cut carbon emissions by 26% from 2005 levels by 2030, but recent data shows emissions are unchanged.
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