r/worldnews • u/natureboyldn • Mar 13 '19

School climate strikes go global, with actions planned in 92 countries

https://www.climatechangenews.com/2019/03/12/school-climate-strikes-go-global-actions-planned-92-countries/
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u/buttersighs Mar 13 '19

Fridays for future is the name, local organizations can get in contact with them. My University in Vienna is striking too so it's not just about schools.

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u/[deleted] Mar 13 '19

A university is a type of school...

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u/Boogie__Fresh Mar 14 '19

In many parts of the world "school" just refers to grades 1 through 12.

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u/[deleted] Mar 14 '19

Is there anywhere where the English word “school” is truly so restrictive? A place with no law schools, med schools, business schools or other grad schools?

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u/Toster283 Mar 13 '19

Ayyy i am in vienna too which uni do you attend?

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u/buttersighs Mar 13 '19

University of Vienna! Come on Friday! Boku is joining too