Climate Activist Dies After Setting Himself on Fire on Earth Day

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By Olivia RosaneApr 25, 2022, 6:11 pm376 pts
An environmental activist named Wynn Bruce died after setting himself on fire outside the Supreme Court on Earth Day, apparently to draw attention to the climate crisis. Bruce, who was 50 years old and hailed from Boulder, Colorado, was airlifted to a hospital after his action, which took place around 6:30 p.m.…

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