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Why young climate activists have captured the world’s attention

As the movement prepares for a massive global protest, researchers break down why its message is gaining ground.
  1. Emma Marris
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From Jakarta to New York City, children and teenagers are walking out of class and marching in the streets to demand action on climate change. And the world is taking notice. Communications experts say these young climate activists are using their moral authority as children, and their social-media savvy, to surf a rising tide of adult concern.

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Nature 573, 471-472 (2019)

doi: https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-019-02696-0

This article is part of Covering Climate Now, a global collaboration of more than 250 media outlets to highlight the issue of climate change.

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