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This is how Vancouver students are taking action against climate change (PHOTOS)

Hundreds of students took to the streets of downtown Vancouver Friday afternoon for a “die-in” kicking off a week of action against climate change.

Hundreds of students took to the streets of downtown Vancouver Friday afternoon for a “die-in” kicking off a week of action against climate change.

 Sustainabiliteens Vancouver held a die-in for action against climate change Friday downtown at different locations, including Teck Resources Ltd., marched to the Vancouver Art Gallery to end their day of protest. Photo Dan ToulgoetSustainabiliteens Vancouver held a die-in for action against climate change Friday downtown at different locations, including Teck Resources Ltd., marched to the Vancouver Art Gallery to end their day of protest. Photo Dan Toulgoet

Participants gathered at Vancouver Art Gallery before moving on to different locations in the area, including Pacific Centre mall and Teck Resources Ltd. office on Burrard Street

A die-in is a protest that sees participants lay on the ground, feigning death, symbolizing what will happen as a result of inaction by government leaders.

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 Lilah Williamson 15-year-old from Burnaby leads the charge. Photo Dan ToulgoetLilah Williamson 15-year-old from Burnaby leads the charge. Photo Dan Toulgoet

 Sustainabiliteens Vancouver held a die-in for action against climate change Friday downtown at different locations, including Teck Resources Ltd., marched to the Vancouver Art Gallery to end their day of protest. Photo Dan ToulgoetSustainabiliteens Vancouver held a die-in for action against climate change Friday downtown at different locations, including Teck Resources Ltd., marched to the Vancouver Art Gallery to end their day of protest. Photo Dan Toulgoet

 Lilah Williamson 15-year-old from Burnaby leads the charge. Photo Dan ToulgoetLilah Williamson 15-year-old from Burnaby leads the charge. Photo Dan Toulgoet