Strike support

Hundreds of scientists and teachers have got behind NZ school children ‘striking’ to demand action on climate change. Russell School children are among thousands of school children who will strike from school tomorrow calling for immediate and decisive action on climate change. A letter supporting the strikes was signed by 36 pages of NZ scientists, teachers, researchers and academics, who said taking action now is crucial for the survival of current and future generations. “We would like to thank striking students for their leadership, and commitment to building a different world based on climate justice,” the letter said. “We call on the government to address their demands and to enact urgent measures to reduce carbon emissions to meet the ambition of the Paris Climate Agreement,” the letter said. It was sent to the Prime Minister, relevant ministers and school leaders.