In a statement calling for public support for their protest, the Schools’ Climate Action Network (SCAN) said students across Ireland were frustrated by the continuing failure of the Government to fully back their demands. “It’s great that the Government have declared a climate emergency but saying something is not the same as doing something about it. It’s just not enough – we need action,” said Lillie Power (14), a student from Stepaside Educate Together Secondary School in Co Dublin. The protests in Ireland have been supported by environmental and climate NGOs, and civil society organisations including SIPTU, TUI and students’ unions at third level. Already, the letter has been backed by leading academics in climate science, biodiversity, geography, the environment and the humanities.

Source: The Irish Times May 23, 2019 16:41 UTC