Kirkland Mayor Penny Sweet responding to youth protesters.
The four student leaders are shown above.
The four student leaders are shown above.
At Kirkland's Marina Park on Friday, December 6th, 1:30 p.m. Four Eastside students led a peaceful "Youth Climate Strike" -- one that was taking place across the country on the same day. (The march was on not on December 7th.) Student leaders from Lake Washington High, Bellevue High (2) and Overlake High organized the strike. After speeches to mostly adults they led the strikers carrying signs to Kirkland City Hall chanting: "hey hey! ho ho! climate change has got to go!" Many marched It's estimated the turn-out was 30-40, Kirkland mayor Penny Sweet thanked them for bringing attention to the climate crisis and explained the city's progress towards lowering CO-2 emissions.
One of the students said another strike is planned for April or May at another location. The strike by local youth at Seattle city hall was much larger. KOMO reported on it, including a good video of the event.
Reported by Bob Yoder
12/10/19
I'm with the kids (and NASA) on this one. :) #SprintOnClimate #LowEmissionSolutions #YoungAtHeart
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I would guess that these kids are not as "green" as they think... and they actually contribute to environmental issues. Are they driving a car/taking the school bus? (BTW it's pitiful that we have a "walk to school day" on Education Hill...shouldn't kids walk to school daily?) What materials are their clothes, shoes, backpacks, purses? Do they use perfume, makeup, non-organic body care products? What do they eat (processed foods and non-organic foods...lots of fast food)? Do they smoke/vape/drink alcohol/use drugs? Do they use smartphones, gaming systems, tablets, laptops? Did all those signs end up in our landfill?...and the list goes on.
ReplyDeleteRather than simply skipping school, I would like to see the younger generation be the example of living a greener life...make sacrifices and model for their peers and the next generation.