How social media connects a movement.

Last week we attended the Global Climate Strike. We had been talking at home about why this is an important day for us and how it affects our daily lives. I am in awe of the millions in the world who have embraced the message of the remarkable 16-year-old Greta Thunberg (@GretaThunberg) and how, with thanks to social media, the Climate Strike movement has grown over the past year.

We made our signs and headed down to the Legislature in Victoria to march in solidarity with all those demanding our politicians and business leaders act faster to make legislation, policy and support innovation that will shrink carbon emission and stop the extraction of the earth’s resources.

So, we strike!

                         

The vibe was amazing, the chants, signs, smiles.

It was inspiring to see bus after bus (standing-room only) coming downtown, people on bikes, pedestrians and carpools happening.

 

 

 

 

 

 

This past weekend, a teacher recommended Our House is One Fire: Greta Thunberg’s Call to Save the Planet by Jeanette Winter. Just published by Simon & Schuster, this picture book explains Greta’s path on becoming a leading voice on climate action.