It’s inspiring to see the full-throated resistance of cities, states, and people across the world to Donald Trump’s reckless and immoral climate policy, including his withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement.
World leaders have reaffirmed their commitment to the Paris Agreement goals. More than 1200 mayors, governors, college presidents, and business leaders are standing up as part of the “We are Still in” coalition for climate action. And last week a broad coalition of organizations delivered 2.5 million signatures to the United Nations urging those countries still in the Paris agreement to fill the gaps left by the Trump administration’s refusal to cooperate.
To face down the kind of obstruction and violence practiced by the Trump Administration, we will need even more public officials to speak out – and to take dramatic action to build 100% renewable energy, stop new fossil fuel projects, and divest from coal, oil and gas companies.
On Saturday people across America rallied and marched at city halls, capitols and public squares to call for the action from local governments that we need. Here are some of the people standing up to say #ActOnClimate:
Pittsburgh:
“What do we want? Climate justice! When do we want it? Now!” #ActOnClimate #NationalDayOfClimateAction #SupportParisClimateAgreement pic.twitter.com/roHltGrNxo
— 350Pittsburgh (@350Pittsburgh) June 10, 2017
New York:
Fighting for the Paris climate accord. Fighting for my children Planet over profit @350.org #climateaction pic.twitter.com/JF3nAFqRSv
— Leslie Pascaud (@lesliepascaud) June 10, 2017
Ann Arbor:
Because our children deserve a future #ActOnClimate #wearestillin pic.twitter.com/ZgtSxuNk13
— Sabana Grande (@SabanaGrandePro) June 11, 2017
Los Angeles:
Denver:
San Diego:
With Trump in the White House, state and local action is more important than ever. Thanks to each and every one of you who’ve been part of the huge groundswell for climate action – together we will continue forward, not backward.