Climate change activists block key intersections across Washington, snarling many people's morning commute
Climate change activists shut down traffic in the nation's capital Monday, blocking key intersections across Washington, DC, to bring attention to their cause.
The #ShutdownDC action was part of the global climate strikes young activists have been leading since Friday, to spur government action on the climate crisis.Meanwhile, in New York, the UN was planning to host its Climate Action Summit on Monday. Secretary-General António Guterres challenged world leaders to share"concrete, realistic plans" to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
— Extinction Rebellion Washington DC September 23, 2019 The group then marched up Connecticut Avenue toward DuPont Circle.Others sat in a crosswalk at Independence Avenue Southwest and 14th Street, tweeted WJLA's Kristen Powers."Activists say this is the only way to gain attention of lawmakers," she wrote.UPDATE: So far no arrests here at Independence Ave. SW and 14th.
— Kristen Powers September 23, 2019 In addition to shutting down traffic, the activists urged people to strike, too.Teen activist tells protesters demanding action on climate change: 'We need to do this now.'"We will block key infrastructure to stop business-as-usual, bringing the whole city to a gridlocked standstill," the activists write on the website strikedc.org.
Children worldwide unite in global climate strike 01:00Commuters were urged to take public transportation, plan alternate routes, sign up for free text or email alerts on traffic and report suspicious activity to the police.
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