Argentinean Youth Commit To The Climate Fight
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A group of young adults in their early 20s and late teens have set in motion a youth movement focused on climate activism. Americas Now went to meet four members of Jovenes por el Clima -Youth for Climate.
Since that day, the group has been growing rapidly. They have members across the country and as young as 13 and 14 years of age. They have also become an important voice from the south in international forums.
Joel Richards brings us their stories.
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