Motorists and commuters are being warned about possible delays after thousands of people have swarmed the Sydney CBD protesting for action on climate change.
School students among hundreds âstrikingâ for climate change Primary school-aged children are among hundreds of protesters gathered in Brisbaneâs CBD to strike over what they see is climate change inaction.
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Subscriber only Queensland students have joined hundreds in Brisbane City s King George Square to strike in the name of climate action on Friday afternoon. The country-wide School Strike for Climate will call on the Morrison Government to invest in renewable energy rather than gas projects. From 1pm students would gather in King George Square before marching through the city streets.
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image captionAustralia has long faced criticism for failures in climate policy
Thousands of Australian children are walking out of school to attend protests, calling for action on climate change.
Up to 50,000 students are expected at School Strike for Climate rallies across the country.
It s the latest grassroots campaign by young people pushing for action on the climate crisis.
Australia has long faced criticism for refusing to set more ambitious emissions targets.
David Soriano, a 17-year-old attending a Syndey rally told the BBC he was worried about the future and wants the government to see the youth movement as one to be reckoned with .
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