The calls for climate change in Kelowna were heard from a younger crowd Friday afternoon.

A student-led protest was organized by Kelowna students to bring even more attention to the inaction of changes needed in Kelownasa国际传媒檚 climate, as well as changes that are needed around the globe.

Students from RSS, KSS, OKM join together to discuss climate change.

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UBC Okanagan fourth year student Clare Addison joined the protest with Kelowna high school students to accompany the young and local cries to action.

Addison said she had not seen a youth gathering like that since her high school days.

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Students took turns on a microphone explaining why they were there, and how todaysa国际传媒檚 youth, including students from all over the Okanagan, can lead the way into changes that need to be made to decrease the effects of climate change.

Diets, carbon footprints and fossil fuels were the most discussed topics that the Okanagan students hope will lead to a revolution of climate change needs.

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Kelowna students will be joined in their efforts soon with in Canada coming May 3, and the Global Day for Climate Action May 15.

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