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- 1Teenager writes letters to jailed climate activists in new documentary●Prison Letters: the teenager writing letters to jailed climate activists – documentary
A Guardian documentary follows Max, a 14-year-old struggling with climate anxiety, as he writes letters to imprisoned climate activists in search of hope. Through the correspondence, he explores the human stories behind direct action and why so many climate protesters have served prison time, offering a personal look at the emotional toll of activism on young people.
- 2Climate Activists Target AI Data Centers and Amazon Gas Plant Plans●Climate Activists Target AI Data Centers & Amazon's Plan to Build Largest U.S. Gas Power Plant
Climate activists are protesting the rapid expansion of AI data centers and Amazon's plan to build what would be the largest gas-fired power plant in the United States, arguing the tech boom is driving new fossil fuel infrastructure. Coverage highlights growing tension between the energy demands of artificial intelligence and climate commitments, with campaigners calling on major tech companies to curb emissions.
- 3Global Climate Strike of 2019 Drew 7.5 Million People●Today in Labor History September 27, 2019: was the final day of action during the Global Climate Strike. Over 7.5 millio
September 27, 2019 marked the final day of action in the Global Climate Strike, with more than 7.5 million people taking part in protests across 130 countries to demand action on the climate crisis. The mobilisation grew out of the Fridays for Future school strike movement, and the anniversary is being recalled today in labor history discussions.
- 4Thousands march for climate across France●Thousands march for climate across France: 'I wish there were more of us, after the summer we've just had'
Thousands of people took to the streets in cities across France to demand stronger climate action. Organisers and participants expressed disappointment at the turnout, with one marcher saying: 'I wish there were more of us, after the summer we've just had' — a reference to the recent season of heatwaves and extreme weather. Demonstrators are calling on the French government to accelerate emissions reductions and strengthen environmental policy.
- 5Student protesters confront NVIDIA executive over AI climate impact●Student protesters confront NVIDIA executive over AI’s climate impact
Student protesters confronted an NVIDIA executive over the climate impact of artificial intelligence, according to the Indian Express. The confrontation highlights growing concern that AI's energy demands and data centre expansion are driving up emissions. No further details about the location, the executive involved, or the protesters' specific demands were reported.