"It's always really inspiring to be with my students in spaces like this because I just get to see them have new experiences that they maybe haven't had before," said April Johnston, a teacher at the strike.
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This was a part of a worldwide effort on "Global Day for Climate Change." Young people gathered calling for divestment from fossil fuels and investment in communities facing environmental disparities.
"Superficially, I want to see more people care. I want to see more pressure put on our large corporations, especially those that profit off of fossil fuel industries," said Johnston.
L.A. Unified sent a statement, and it reads in part: "...we encourage our local, state and federal elected officials to prioritize greening infrastructure investments in schools and our communities, and develop climate change solutions for California and beyond."
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On Friday, the City Council approved a climate equity fund to use the money to help low-income communities impacted disproportionately by climate change.