NewZealand students walk out of class, kicking off global strike against inaction on climatechange
WELLINGTON - Thousands of school students walked out of class across New Zealand on Friday kicking off a global student strike against government inaction on climate change.
Student protests were held in 30 towns and cities across New Zealand and are planned for capitals and cities across Australia, Europe and the United States later on Friday. Ardern's support of the students contrasts with politicians in Australia and Britain who have rebuked them for cutting class.
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