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The Climate Question - Can climate protests make a difference? - BBC Sounds

The Climate Question

Can climate protests make a difference?Can climate protests make a difference?

Released On: 10 Oct 2022

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Mass protests and demonstrations attract attention but do they lead to lasting change?

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