"Friday for the Future": A wave of climate demonstrations swept through US cities. A PHOTO. VIDEO

On Friday, 20 September, American schoolchildren joined the climate strike in hundreds of cities around the world. A wave of green protests swept from Sweden to New Zealand. American youth, according to surveys, считает global warming is one of mankind's biggest problems. Schoolchildren and activists supporting the movement urge politicians to pass laws that protect the environment. The largest demonstrations took place in New York, Los Angeles, Washington, San Francisco and Miami. Young people believe that their calls for adults and politicians will help make a difference.

Photo: Flickr / Mayoral Photography Office

В New York about xnumx of thousands of people participated in the climate action, as wrote on Twitter mayor of Bill de Blasio. Greta Tunberg, a schoolgirl from Sweden, who is considered a symbol of environmental demonstrations, speaking to like-minded people at the New York rally, said that a total of 250 thousand people came out to support the movement.

The mayor urged school leaders not to punish students for absenteeism due to participation in the rally. Safe places were organized in the city in case one of the young activists needed a respite or a comfortable place to relax.

Photo: New York City Mayoral Photography Office

The representative of the organizers of the action in New York said that the authorities put forward three basic requirements.

“The first is “no” to dubious views on democracy in business, in governments, in the media. The second is a 100% transition to renewable energy. The third is pollution accountability,” said Azalea Danez.

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В Washington DC thousands of eco-activists walked along Capitol Hill and completed the march outside the Congress building.

“I certainly believe that we will change the situation. I do not think that this will immediately lead to a complete change, because it is difficult. For example, armed violence. It’s hard to change, but we will certainly influence, ”- commented for Voice of America, an activist named Priscilla took part in the march.

Photo: screenshot from Voice of America video

According to the organizers, in San Francisco in march accepted involved about 40 000 people. They called on federal leaders to take real action on climate change, writes CBS.

Photo: screenshot from the video KPIX CBS SF Bay Area

“We are about 10 years behind in everything we need to take to stop climate change,” said 17-year-old Sadie Scott from San Francisco.

В Los Angeles activists gathered in the city center.

“Look, most of these people are very young, their parents, teachers, guardians are also with them at this protest,” said journalist Randy Page in a report for the local KCAL9 television channel.

Photo: screenshot from KCAL9 video

The march, he said, ended at the city hall building. Thousands of activists took part in the action. Protesters urged officials to consider “green initiatives” proposed by US House Representative Alexandra Ocacio Cortez.

In District Miami dade (Florida) rally was passing near the Miami Beach City Hall. Activists chanted: “Miami is at stake!” By this, they emphasized their concern about sea level rise in their coastal city, reports CBS.

“I am afraid that I will lose my home. I am worried that climate change is one of the defining problems of my generation, ”said 16-year-old Alexander Demetriades.

With a coastline of 1350 miles (2172,6 km) in length, Florida faces the most serious risks of rising sea levels. Activists support the New Green Deal and demand that construction of additional infrastructure for the extraction of fossil fuels in the district be stopped.

Miami-Dade State Schools said they support student participation in the rally, despite the fact that they violate the school schedule.

The Fridays for Future movement began on Friday ahead of the UN Summit in New York, which will begin its work on Monday. From 20 to 27 September, more than 5 thousand shares are planned.

Climate protests began after 15-year-old schoolgirl from Sweden Greta Thunberg came under the parliament building in Stockholm in order to draw the attention of politicians to environmental issues. Throughout this time, climate movement has become increasingly influential. The initiative was supported by many politicians, activists and young people from around the world. Greta Tunberg has become the personification of eco-activism around the world. Swedish and Norwegian parliamentarians nominated Greta Tunberg for the Nobel Peace Prize.

As previously reported ForumDaily:

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