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12 of the most powerful climate change placards from the schoolchildren’s strike

Youngsters across the UK have been taking part in the Youth Strike 4 Climate protests.

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Schoolchildren around the United Kingdom have been displaying home-made placards during the Youth Strike 4 Climate action.

The protests, which took place in London and Belfast among other locations, saw students demand the Government declare a climate emergency and take active steps to tackle the problem.

Their message was largely conveyed via placards and signs – here are 12 of the most powerful from the thousands of protesters who took part.

1. Are you fracking kidding me?!

Demonstrators during a climate change protest in Bristol.
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Demonstrators during a climate change protest in Bristol
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Demonstrators during a climate change protest in Bristol
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A placard made for a protest regarding climate change
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Students from the Youth Strike 4 Climate movement during a climate change protest on Parliament Square in Westminster, London
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Students from the Youth Strike 4 Climate movement during a climate change protest on Parliament Square in Westminster, London
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Students from the Youth Strike 4 Climate movement during a climate change protest on Parliament Square in Westminster, London
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Archie Agnew, aged 8, at a climate change protest outside Belfast City Hall
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A placard made for a protest regarding climate change
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Students from the Youth Strike 4 Climate movement outside the gates of Downing Street during a climate change protest on in Westminster, London
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Students strike during a climate change protest in Huddersfield
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Students from the Youth Strike 4 Climate movement blocking traffic during a climate change protest on Parliament Square in Westminster, London
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