Today my guest is been 17 year old Xiye Bastida a climate justice activist with the Fridays for Future movement.   FFF, along with 350.org, the SEIU and many other youth environmental groups are organizing a world wide strike on Sept 20th to push our governmental leaders for action on the climate crisis.

Fridays For Future - Xiye Bastida Climate Justice Activist - Digging in the Dirt Radio

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Fridays For Future - Xiye Bastida Climate Justice Activist - Digging in the Dirt Radio

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