“We represent a huge number of concerned citizens: scientists, academics, politicians, teachers, lawyers, students, children, parents, and grandparents,” said Dr O’Connell, who was arrested during the London protests and released pending further investigation.“We have no choice. We have tried marching, and lobbying, and signing petitions. Nothing has brought about the change that is needed.
Demands differ between countries but at their core is enacting policies to reduce carbon emissions to net zero by 2030 and drastically reduce our consumption of the world’s resources.