Coronavirus prompts Thunberg to move climate rallies onlineSwedish climate activist Greta Thunberg takes part in the rally ''Europe Climate Strike'' in Brussels, Belgium, March 6, 2020. [Reuters]Swedish teen Greta Thunberg, the founder of the Fridays for Future youth movement, on Wednesday called on fellow climate activists to move their weekly rallies online due to the spreading coronavirus outbreak.A growing number of countries are banning large public gatherings as part of efforts to curb the spread of the virus. Thunberg attracts large crowds to protest against climate change. "You can join the #DigitalStrike for upcoming Fridays- post a photo of you striking with a sign and use the hashtag #ClimateStrikeOnline ! The Fridays for Future movement calls on politicians to listen to climate scientists and take urgent action to against global warming.

Source: Standard Digital March 13, 2020 11:48 UTC