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Kids ‘strike’ ahead of U.N. climate summit

Millions of children worldwide skipped their classes on Friday to send a message: They are leading the way to take on the global climate crisis.

By Cary O'Reilly - September 20, 2019

Student climate protesters walk on Pennsylvania Ave. past the Trump International Hotel in Washington (AN/C. O'Reilly)

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