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29 Aug

Election-year climate activism surges in Sweden as 50,000 join Stockholm march

Swedes' commitment to the climate has come in waves, but usually rises in election years. This weekend, over 50,000 people gathered for a climate demonstration. 88-year-old Åsa Sohlman was one of those who joined the march. For her, the commitment began with her grandchildren and the world they will grow up in. We in my generation have ridden the wave of oil and have done well financially. And now it may all be going to waste.

Sweden

24 Aug

Election-year boost for climate engagement as more than 50,000 join Stockholm protest

Swedes' commitment to the climate has come in waves, but usually increases in election years. This weekend, more than 50,000 people gathered in a demonstration for the climate. 88-year-old Åsa Sohlman was one of those who joined the protest. For her, the commitment began with her grandchildren and the world they will grow up in. We in my generation have been riding the wave of oil and have done well financially. And now it may all be going to waste.

Sweden

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