Climate strikes are the new craze sweeping school children, but this isn’t just another silly fad that is guaranteed to only last two weeks. Climate strikes are far more meaningful than that. People from all across the globe are joining forces to fight climate change. Instead of school, pupils are meeting outside parliaments and town halls to get the attention of MPs. Many children are skipping school so that MPs and other people in power will do something – anything – to stop climate change.
Fighting for the future
What pupils want to achieve is a sense that world leaders do care about our future. To many pupils, the strike is about much more than just skipping school or having an easy day; it’s about fighting for our futures and seeing a lasting change. Although there have been a few responses from people in charge it has obviously not been enough, as weekly strikes are still taking place.
People from all across the globe are joining forces to fight climate change.
Speaking out
Some students have said they don’t see the point in striking and that it’s a waste of time, while others are attending strikes on a weekly basis. There has also been a very mixed response from teachers, with some being encouraging and others refusing to comment at all. These strikes are a way for pupils to speak out and let their voices be heard. If people in charge want to stop children from consistently missing school, they must take action and do something about it rather than simply ignoring one of the biggest global threats.
It’s about fighting for our futures and seeing a lasting change.
Impact
Personally I really enjoyed going to the strike as there was a really good atmosphere and everyone was very optimistic. It also seemed to drum up a lot of attention as there were multiple camera crews, and over 1500 people attended the recent Edinburgh strike. I think this gives a good idea of the scale of these strikes. I definitely think that this is one of the most impactful ways to get politicians to listen and a great way to make a change. I think any way of helping to raise awareness is one step closer to conquering climate change.
