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Every year 6.4 million tonnes of plastic are dumped carelessly into the ocean.

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Sad Statistics - What's happening to our wildlife?
#climatecrisis #climatechange #ClimateChangeIsReal

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20-1000 years is how long it takes for plastic to break down. You are in school for almost 20 years of your life and plastic still doesn't break down after your entire education! Even when it has broken down it still releases toxic chemicals.

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Unfortunately, Trump's administration have ordered government agencies to stop predicting long term climate change impacts. They have also planned to build a new power plant in another state.

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What's are countries doing for or against climate change...

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In Europe, the Green Party is bounding ahead of the right wing parties. During the elections the Green Party got over 2 million votes. This party, which is focused on being environmentally friendly, has beat the Conservatives out of fifth place.

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By April 2020, Britain plans to ban cotton buds, plastic straws and drink stirrers. Pharmacies will sell straws and bars and restaurants will provide straws for those who need them.

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HeidelbergCement, one of the world's biggest cement companies, is setting a target for becoming carbon neutral. The company set a target to slash direct emmissions by 15% p/tonne of its products.

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Friday Climate News (17.05.19)
Germany has declared that the country will become carbon neutral by 2050. Spain, France and six other EU countries have already set a net-zero goal to reduce carbon emmissions completely and it appears Germany is following in their footsteps.

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New Zealand has an unusual mix of greenhouse gas emmissions due to the amount of cattle and sheep that the country has. The animals produce methane but it doesn't affect the atmosphere the way carbon dioxide does. The country intends to reduce these emmissions by 24-47%.

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The next global strike is on 24th May. (BBC news says)

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What are kids are doing for climate change?

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Haven Coleman, a 13 year old girl from Colorado, is taking a stand against climate change. She is risking her education to strike for climate change action. And it's all down to the 'Greta effect'.

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#doyourbitforclimatechange today! Whether it's encouraging kids in your school to do something, joining a march or even educating adults, you can do your part!

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What are kids doing for climate change?

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All around the world, teenagers have spent Fridays striking. From places like Australia, Poland and Colombia. It has begun the hashtag ' #FridaysForFuture'
Whether it's marching in the streets or standing outside of school for a bit, everyone takes part in striking.