Creative placards on show at Greta speech and march
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Thousands of people took to the street of Bristol to protest with Greta Thunberg.
Greta told the crowds at College Green, before they took to the march: "We should not be the ones who will have to lead on this and tell the uncomfortable truth.
"Once again they sweep their mess under the rug for us young people, for their children to clean up for them."
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Traffic: Bristol Council says there are currently no issues on the roads
Reporter Steve Mellen was among the crowds during Greta's speech
The rain came, but not enough to keep the thousands away.
They began gathering just after first light and by the time Greta took to the stage it was hard to see the floor on College Green.
And it wasn't just the green, people were clinging to any vantage point they could find.
The roar when the teenage activist stepped in front of the microphone echoed across the city centre, and her speech was regularly punctuates with roars of approval, especially when she mentioned the decision not to grant Bristol Airport planning permission to expand.
There were plenty of parents there and adults who had come to hear Greta speak but the vast majority of the crowd were young.
That's appropriate when you think this movement began when a young girl took a personal decision to stop attending school in protest at what she saw as inaction on the part of global leaders.
Clutching home-made signs and chanting slogans, they then took over Bristol city centre, creating an incredible sight through the heart of the shopping quarter.
It's a day Bristol will not forget easily, despite the rain.
Clean-up campaign launched for College Green after climate strike
Bethan Evans
News editor, BBC West
College Green has been left looking a little like a quagmire following the speeches earlier.
As such, Sustrans' head of partnerships Jon Usher is supporting action to get the area looking back to its best again.
A Bristol City Council spokesperson said: “We will make
an assessment over the next few days and decide what plan of action is required
to repair and grow new grass.
"We did assess in advance whether we should put
down protective matting, however a risk assessment indicated it wouldn’t
prevent damage and could also be a trip hazard.”
How do teachers feel about children skipping school?
Jennifer Meierhans
BBC News Online
The decision of parents and teachers to allow children to skip school to attend the march has attracted some criticism on social media.
William Brown from the National Union of Teachers said many children had their schools' backing to be there.
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"This is a chance for them not only to be educated on the issues which are going to shape the world they grow up in, it's also to help them feel empowered," he said.
"The feeling of powerlessness can lead to mental health problems, anxiety, all sorts if issues and we want children to feel like they will be heard, they will be taken seriously and they can make a difference."
Scenes from the climate action march
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'We stand with you' Bristol Cathedral tells Greta
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Bristol Cathedral says it stands with Greta Thunberg and the young climate activists, as thousands of people have joined the climate strike action.
The cathedral says it will be open as a refuge for anyone who wants a quiet space away from the crowds.
"The Diocese of Bristol has already declared a climate emergency and the Church of England has already committed all its churches to be carbon neutral by 2030.
"We stand with you."
Bristol climate strike march continues around the city
Greta said: "We should not be the ones who will have to lead on this and tell the uncomfortable truth. Once again they sweep their mess under the rug for us young people, for their children to clean up for them.
"But we must continue and we have to be patient and remember that the changes required will not happen overnight since the politics and the solutions needed are still far from sight.
"But if enough people are pushing for change then change will come and we are those people and every single person counts."
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"If you look throughout history, all the great changes
have come from the people.
"We are being betrayed by those in power and they are
failing us but we will not back down.
"And if you feel threatened by that then I have some very bad news
for you. We will not be silenced because we are the change and change is coming
whether you like it or not. Thank you and let's march."
'I will not be silenced while the world is on fire'
Jennifer Meierhans
BBC News Online
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Greta told crowds: "Basically, nothing is being done to halt this crisis, despite all the beautiful words and promises from our elected officials.
"So what did we do during this crucial time? What will we do, right now? Well I will not aside and watch I will not be silenced while the world is on fire, will you?"
Greta Thunberg leads climate strike march around Bristol
The Swedish activist has just given a speech at College Green.
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Creative placards on show at Greta speech and march
Bethan Evans
News editor, BBC West
BreakingMajority of road closures to be lifted shortly
'An absolutely wonderful experience'
Sharon Alcock
BBC News
People of all ages have enjoyed the big event today.
Bristol mum Jerry and four-month-old Leon joined the climate strike action in the city.
She said: “What an absolutely wonderful experience everyone really respectful, no pushing, loads of lovely teens all passionate about climate”
Another photo of that College Green quagmire
Greta Thunberg tweets about Bristol march
'Children should be in school', says man at College Green
Photos from the climate strike march
Thousands of people took to the street of Bristol to protest with Greta Thunberg.
Greta told the crowds at College Green, before they took to the march: "We should not be the ones who will have to lead on this and tell the uncomfortable truth.
"Once again they sweep their mess under the rug for us young people, for their children to clean up for them."
Traffic: Bristol Council says there are currently no issues on the roads
The climate strike march has now finished
'It's a day Bristol will not forget easily'
Reporter Steve Mellen was among the crowds during Greta's speech
The rain came, but not enough to keep the thousands away.
They began gathering just after first light and by the time Greta took to the stage it was hard to see the floor on College Green. And it wasn't just the green, people were clinging to any vantage point they could find.
The roar when the teenage activist stepped in front of the microphone echoed across the city centre, and her speech was regularly punctuates with roars of approval, especially when she mentioned the decision not to grant Bristol Airport planning permission to expand.
There were plenty of parents there and adults who had come to hear Greta speak but the vast majority of the crowd were young.
That's appropriate when you think this movement began when a young girl took a personal decision to stop attending school in protest at what she saw as inaction on the part of global leaders.
Clutching home-made signs and chanting slogans, they then took over Bristol city centre, creating an incredible sight through the heart of the shopping quarter.
It's a day Bristol will not forget easily, despite the rain.
Clean-up campaign launched for College Green after climate strike
Bethan Evans
News editor, BBC West
College Green has been left looking a little like a quagmire following the speeches earlier.
As such, Sustrans' head of partnerships Jon Usher is supporting action to get the area looking back to its best again.
A Bristol City Council spokesperson said: “We will make an assessment over the next few days and decide what plan of action is required to repair and grow new grass.
"We did assess in advance whether we should put down protective matting, however a risk assessment indicated it wouldn’t prevent damage and could also be a trip hazard.”
How do teachers feel about children skipping school?
Jennifer Meierhans
BBC News Online
The decision of parents and teachers to allow children to skip school to attend the march has attracted some criticism on social media.
William Brown from the National Union of Teachers said many children had their schools' backing to be there.
"This is a chance for them not only to be educated on the issues which are going to shape the world they grow up in, it's also to help them feel empowered," he said.
"The feeling of powerlessness can lead to mental health problems, anxiety, all sorts if issues and we want children to feel like they will be heard, they will be taken seriously and they can make a difference."
Scenes from the climate action march
'We stand with you' Bristol Cathedral tells Greta
Bristol Cathedral says it stands with Greta Thunberg and the young climate activists, as thousands of people have joined the climate strike action.
The cathedral says it will be open as a refuge for anyone who wants a quiet space away from the crowds.
"The Diocese of Bristol has already declared a climate emergency and the Church of England has already committed all its churches to be carbon neutral by 2030.
"We stand with you."
Bristol climate strike march continues around the city
20,000 people have gathered for the climate strike action
Avon and Somerset police have estimated around 20,000 people have come to Bristol today.
More highlights from Greta's speech
Jennifer Meierhans
BBC News Online
Greta said: "We should not be the ones who will have to lead on this and tell the uncomfortable truth. Once again they sweep their mess under the rug for us young people, for their children to clean up for them.
"But we must continue and we have to be patient and remember that the changes required will not happen overnight since the politics and the solutions needed are still far from sight.
"But if enough people are pushing for change then change will come and we are those people and every single person counts."
"If you look throughout history, all the great changes have come from the people.
"We are being betrayed by those in power and they are failing us but we will not back down.
"And if you feel threatened by that then I have some very bad news for you. We will not be silenced because we are the change and change is coming whether you like it or not. Thank you and let's march."
'I will not be silenced while the world is on fire'
Jennifer Meierhans
BBC News Online
Greta told crowds: "Basically, nothing is being done to halt this crisis, despite all the beautiful words and promises from our elected officials.
"So what did we do during this crucial time? What will we do, right now? Well I will not aside and watch I will not be silenced while the world is on fire, will you?"
Greta Thunberg leads climate strike march around Bristol
The Swedish activist has just given a speech at College Green.