Over 4 million people across 163 countries participated in the strike against climate change on 20 September. Their demand was simple: to pressure governments and companies to stop burning fossil fuels and take real action to overcome the climate crisis.
The strike was called forth across in 5,800 different locations, and inspired millions to take action in saving their environment – all led by 16-year-old Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg. Social media is abuzz with praise for this teenager managed to unite millions behind a cause.