Student Life | Issue 41

Climate Strike Online:
the ins and the outs of what you can do at
home and how to enjoy this time
BY CELESTE SPAIN
According to an article published
in the Guardian on the 22nd
April 2020: ‘The large crowds and
brightly coloured placards of the
school climate strikes became
some of the defining images
of 2019.’ Which is very true. In
September 2019 there were more
than 100,000 people in London
taking part and more than 200
demonstrations in the UK. All
because of this global movement
to stop Global Warming and save
our planet. Now, we may find
ourselves stuck at home due to a
global pandemic but that doesn’t
mean we have to stop protesting
for our future and our planet
which we cherish. The Earth’s
finally healing and it’s thanks to
everyone who’s staying at home,
driving only when needed, taking
care of themselves, that’s giving
nature a breather.
1. TAKE A SELFIE WITH YOUR
OWN CLIMATE STRIKE POSTER
I’m sure you’ve all seen people
across the country raising their
Climate Strike Online posters
in photos on social media. Not
only is it relaxing and enjoyable
making a poster, especially if, like
me, you’re getting colouring pens
out that you haven’t used in ages;
but to be part of this (currently)
online movement can make such a
difference. It’s simple, make your
own climate poster (even if it just
says ‘Climate Strike Online’ on it)
and post it on your social media.
Make sure to include the hashtags:
#climatestrikeonline #StayAtHome
#fridaysforfuture #Digitalstrike
SO I’D THOUGHT I’D SHARE WHAT
YOU CAN DO:
35 • MARCH MY PLANET 2019 • STUDENT LIFE