Climate Strike In Austin Draws Attention To Environmental Crisis

AUSTIN, TX — In an effort to garner greater attention to the climate crisis, youth from around the world in 150 countries will stage a climate strike on Friday, Sept. 20 to demand an end to fossil fuels, corporate pollution and environmental destruction. The planned event is expected to be the largest environmental protest to date.

Millions of people are expected to walk out of workplaces, homes and schools in solidarity, and Austin organizers have scheduled the local strike to occur on Friday, Sept. 20 at 10 a.m. at the Texas State Capitol located at 1100 Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78701. Speakers are expected to take the stage at 12 p.m. and event details or updates may be followed on social media using #TexasStrikeIII:Walkout for our World!

The international protest comes in anticipation of the UN Climate Action Summit scheduled Sept. 23 where leaders from government, business, and civil society are expected to convene and address the global climate emergency.