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Today in History: Wynn Bruce protests climate crisis by self-immolation

4/22/2026

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On April 22, 2022, climate activist Wynn Alan Bruce self-immolated outside the United States Supreme Court Building in Washington, D.C., marking a tragic protest against the climate crisis on Earth Day. Friends and family described his act as a desperate call for urgent action to address global warming and its devastating effects.

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On April 22, 2022, climate activist Wynn Alan Bruce self-immolated outside the United States Supreme Court Building in Washington, D.C., marking a tragic protest against the climate crisis on Earth Day. Friends and family described his act as a desperate call for urgent action to address global warming and its devastating effects.