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Students worldwide are striking to demand action on climate change

More than 1,000 events are planned March 15 to protest government failure to cut emissions

students protesting in Lausanne

TAKING ACTION These students in Lausanne, Switzerland, marching on February 2, are among thousands who have protested in the last few months over governments’ failure to take stronger action to deal with climate change. A global strike is planned for March 15.

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By Kathiann Kowalski

- More than 2 years ago

For the past several months, growing numbers of students around the world have been cutting class — not to play but to protest.