Greta Thunberg has become a household name since she began her climate strikes in 2018, inspiring thousands of students to walk out of class and demand action on the climate crisis.
Greta Thunberg Isn't Alone. Meet Some Other Young Activists Who Are Leading the Environmentalist Fight
Around the globe, young people are sounding the alarm on climate change and environmental issues by organizing rallies and confronting policymakers.

Young climate strikers march through Melbourne, Australia on May 3, 2019.(Photo: julian meehan/flickr/cc)
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