Nearly 20,000 people demonstrated in Sydney for the climate. Among the protesters, some were holding signs calling for the departure of Prime Minister Scott Morrison, a staunch defender of the coal industries, accused of mismanaging the crisis. Australia continues to face very violent forest fires Since September, 26 people have died as a result of these fires. The flames destroyed more than 20,000 homes, ravaged more than 8 million hectares and killed more than a billion animals. These fires have been aggravated in recent weeks by droughts caused by global warming.
VIDEO. Australians protest for climate
2020-01-10T18:47:25.119Z
The island has been facing unprecedented deadly fires for several weeks.