Australia: Bushfire crisis triggers mass protests
11 January 2020 |
9:41 am
Thousands of protesters have blocked the main streets of major cities across the country. Climate scientists have warned the frequency and intensity of bushfires will worsen as Australia becomes hotter and drier.
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