Climate protesters around the world are calling for an end to fossils fuels as Earth heats up

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Climate activists from across the globe are uniting in a massive demonstration to demand an immediate halt to the consumption of fossil fuels, which are responsible for escalating global temperatures and extreme weather conditions. This extensive mobilization, orchestrated by various local and global climate groups, is significantly driven by the younger generation, with notable involvement from Greta Thunberg’s influential Fridays for Future movement. The protest is not confined to a single region; it is unfolding in numerous countries and hundreds of cities worldwide and is anticipated to continue throughout the weekend.

In an emblematic protest held in Quezon City, Philippines, activists staged a poignant demonstration by lying in front of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. Their message was clear: fossil fuels, ranging from coal to natural gas, must be systematically phased out to safeguard our planet’s future.

This collective action comes in the wake of a stern warning from the United Nations just one week before the scheduled protests. The UN highlighted that nations are drastically off course in their efforts to limit global warming to the agreed-upon target of 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit) above pre-industrial levels, as outlined in the Paris Agreement of 2015. Since that time, the Earth’s temperature has already surged by at least 1.1 degrees Celsius (2 degrees Fahrenheit).

Recent months have borne witness to alarming climate statistics, with the Earth repeatedly shattering its daily heat records. July, in particular, stands out as the hottest month ever recorded. Furthermore, the Northern Hemisphere experienced its hottest summer on record. Tragically, numerous extreme weather events, from Hurricane Idalia in the southeastern United States to devastating floods in Delhi, India, are now exacerbated by human-induced climate change.

The magnitude of this movement is set to escalate even further with another major strike scheduled for Sunday in New York. This demonstration coincides with the city’s Climate Week and the U.N. climate summit, amplifying the urgency of climate action on a global stage. These worldwide strikes represent a recurring strategy employed by climate activists, where people from diverse nations unite on a single day to underscore the pressing need for comprehensive climate reform.

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