Thousands march in Sweden to demand better climate policies

Huge crowds are gathering in Stockholm to push for stronger environmental action just weeks before the country’s general election.

Thousands of people took to the streets in Stockholm, Sweden, this weekend. They were there to demand that the government do more to fight climate change. The protests come at a very important time. Sweden is holding a general election in just a few weeks. By marching now, the protesters are trying to make sure that the environment stays a top priority for the people running for office. While different news outlets are reporting slightly different numbers, it is clear that the crowd was very large. Some reports say thousands were involved, while others suggest the group was as large as 50,…