This BC park was about to be destroyed — but a citizen movement saved it. Here's how.

Author Jaxson Khan

Why It Matters

The 2019 climate strikes were the largest climate demonstrations in global history, showing the world the power of citizen movements. Crowdfunding is helping these kinds of movements contribute one very important tool for impact — the money needed to make it happen.

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