STUDENTS at schools across Britain are gearing up for a mass walkout on Friday in protest against the failure of governments to take action on climate change.

So far students at 38 cities are taking part in the UK Youth Strike 4 Climate action.

Murray Robinson, 15, is encouraging fellow pupils to join the strike.

“The way I see it is that we’re the generation that’s being told we have to change the world when the current leaders aren’t around any more,” he said. 

“What’s the point of giving us this job if there’ll be no world to change?

“There’s no planet B. I am fearful of the situation around us but we must all overcome this fear if we are to help the world. After all, I’m only 15 and I don’t want to burn.”

His mum Claire Robinson said: “I fully support my children, and indeed all children who choose to strike. I see daily the anxiety my children feel, the fear and sense of helplessness when they see more and more information regarding climate change.

“They are educated, aware and awake young people who feel the need to try. They have made the decision to strike independently, but with the full support of myself and my husband.”

The climate strike movement started last August when schoolgirl Greta Thunberg staged a solo protest outside the Swedish parliament.

The 16-year-old activist has addressed the United Nations calling for action on climate change.

Now tens of thousands of pupils around the world have been inspired to take part in regular walkouts for the climate.

The National Association of Head Teachers has dismissed reports that the union supports the walkout.

A spokesperson told the Star: “While we support the right of young people to express themselves, first and foremost pupils should be in school during term time.”