Thousands of students, tech workers, and activists took part in a global strike to protest climate change on Friday.
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Youth Climate Activism Needs Nurturing. Here Are 4 Ways to Make it Happen
But this youth leadership is not a new phenomenon—it has been a driving force behind the climate movement for many years. The ongoing and tireless Fridays for Future demonstrations led by young ...
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At City Hall, a sit-in to protest the name of a Boston landmark
One day before Boston celebrates the unveiling of a statue dedicated to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., two dozen or so demonstrators staged a sit-in Thursday outside Mayor Michelle Wu’s City Hall ...
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What's in the agreement that led to the end of the New York City nurses' strike
Nurses were on strike for three days before reaching a deal with two hospitals. The New York City nurses' strike finally ended after the hospitals and the employees reached a tentative agreement ...
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New York City nurses strike ends
NEW YORK — The New York City nurses strike ended early Thursday after their union reached tentative contract agreements overnight with Mount Sinai Hospital and Montefiore Medical Center.
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Seattle City Councilmember Alex Pedersen not seeking re-election
SEATTLE — Seattle City Councilmember Alex ... After 2023, my family will need me more than City Hall, and they are looking forward to having me back." Pedersen said not having to campaign ...
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Seattle weather: New Year's Day will be dry with some sunshine
SEATTLE - 2023 is starting off dry with a mix of clouds and sunshine Sunday afternoon. High pressure overhead will bring dry weather to Western Washington Sunday. We will start the day off cloudy ...
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Seattle weather: New Year's Eve celebrations remain mainly dry
Seattle - New Year's Eve celebrations will stay mainly dry tonight as showers wrap up. Afternoon highs on Saturday will be close to the seasonal average, in the upper 40s. By the midnight ...
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Seattle’s future: Climate, housing
Seattle’s climate goal is to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030, but we are not on track. And we’re not on track to solve the city’s affordable housing crisis. It will take ...
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Test Your Knowledge of New York City's Climate and Environment
Earlier this month, New York City released the first guidelines for Local Law 97, landmark climate legislation that requires buildings to cut their emissions 80 percent by 2050. The measure has ...