With the break of the day comes opposition . As the sunlight make its way to the Western Hemisphere , the day is just begin in the U.S. However , the day is already make out and gone in other parts of the world . And Friday has seen a successfulGlobal Climate Strikeso far . 100 of thousands of multitude in more than 150 countries have already guide part in this historical event .

Pacific Island nations such as Kiribati and Tonga were the first to start their day and kick off the world-wide actions , which is meet feed that these islands are ground zero for clime modification . Sea level rise from climate change is set to make many of these islandsuninhabitable in the next 40 years .

The Global#ClimateStrikehas begun !

Climate strikers in Kabul. Afghanistan.

Climate strikers in Kabul. Afghanistan.Photo: AP

This is how students are showing up for their strike in the Solomon Islands!pic.twitter.com / PmLKtlgwxW

— Jamie Henn ( @jamieclimate)September 19 , 2019

Places like New Zealand and Australia followed , which saw whatsome have called“record - breaking crowds . ” In Australia , alone , organizersestimateabout 300,000 masses become out . The fact thatmore than 2,000 companiesin the res publica allowed staff to take off to participate for certain helped . From there , the energy move west to Asia , Europe , Africa , and now North and South America .

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The#ClimateStrikemarch in#Johannesburgis 🔥 🔥 🔥 .

Moments like this are unspoilt moments for reflection . This many people do n’t mobilise by accident.#climatestrike#AfrikaVuka#SouthAfricapic.twitter.com / dIuPYW8TqO

— 350 Africa ( @350Africa)September 20 , 2019

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FridaysForFuture#klimastreikpic.twitter.com / rTDjglFoMV

— David Croyé ( @DavidCroye)September 20 , 2019

Massive crowds build up in#Sydney#ClimateStrike@SBSNewspic.twitter.com/Vhy1PI6d40

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— Abbie O’Brien ( @AOBrien_news)September 20 , 2019

Swedish activist Greta Thunberg , a 16 - twelvemonth - old badass who ’s in New York for the United Nations Climate Action Summit , has hurtle the strike motion into the international spotlight under the standard ofFriday for Futures . She began skipping school in August 2018 every Friday to dissent outside the Swedish Parliament . She wanted more action from cosmos leaders on climate alteration . Her bold conduct speedily spread around the world , and its previous manifestation is what we ’re seeing today .

It ’s early morning in the Pacific . presently the sunshine will rise on September 20th 2019 . serious fortune Australia , The Philippines , Japan and all the Pacific island . You go first ! Now precede the way!#fridaysforfuture#climatestrike#schoolstrike4climate(NZ + many others go next week.)pic.twitter.com / u1pji4SySN

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— Greta Thunberg ( @GretaThunberg)September 19 , 2019

The earth saw standardized climate rap inMarchandMay , but the pressure is building with more importunity as human beings leader gather next week to talk climate change at the UN . The kids want to maketheir messageclear : The time to act on the mood crisis is now . In the U.S. , teens are becomingmore afraid and more angryabout mood alteration . After all , the situation is growing more pressing . Instead of ignoring these feelings , the teens are redact them to work .

https://gizmodo.com/there-is-always-hope-why-young-adults-are-coming-to-th-1838253475

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Here are some photos from around the world , encapsulating what people power — and , more importantly , teen power — looks like around the worldly concern . Some days feel a little hopeless . Today is not one of those days . ¡ Viva la revolución !

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Berlin, Germany

Kabul, Afghanistan

Manila, Philippines

Kenya

The#ClimateStrikeprocession snaking its way of life through the streets of Nairobi , Kenya heading to the Ministry of Environment to present a postulation on#ClimateChange . Be part of the Action today join the match !

Let us ramp up the#AfricaWeWant!!#ClimateJusticeNOW#AfricansRisingpic.twitter.com / L7h5gPtaFg

— Africans Rising ( @AfricansRising)September 20 , 2019

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.@irunguhoughtonreminding the#ClimateStrikeKEcrowd about Prof. Wangari Maathai ’s legacy . Says there ’s no difference between Environmental Justice & Human Rights . Apologises to the young masses present for die to deal out with#ClimateChangeissues in their time.#deCOALonizepic.twitter.com / tIUYjlosi7

— deCOALonize Kenya ( @deCOALonize)September 20 , 2019

Global#ClimateStrike : Perceptions of Climate Change in Africa , Varied as its Weather . In Kenya , various organizations orison on Climate Action as a matter of emergency brake to the Ministry of Environment and Forestry.https://t.co/cpz5RT27h7#2019GGSummitpic.twitter.com/AF88WqFe2Z

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— David Indeje 🇰 🇪 ( @David_Indeje)September 20 , 2019

India

Keep Calm and show some love towards planet . cauterise egos not ember , dethaw heart not glacier , modification habits not climate.#ClimateStrike#FridaysForFuture . Hyderabad India@GretaThunberg@CitizensForHyd@greenpeaceindiapic.twitter.com/75hYmh1YV8

— Ali # CleanAirNow ( @7aliabbas1)September 20 , 2019

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ClimateStrikein Assam , India.#GlobalClimateStrike@GretaThunbergpic.twitter.com/PiTd3AkPAA

— Mowsam Hazarika ( @mowsamhazarika1)September 20 , 2019

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