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What You Need To Know About The People's Climate March

What to know and how to get involved.

Abigail Dagher

May 05, 2017

Middle Tennessee State University

What You Need To Know About The People's Climate March

Huffington Post

Hundreds of thousands of people are marching in sweltering Washington, D.C. heat today (April 29th, 2017) to protest the Trump Administration's stance (or lack thereof) on climate change. Here are some things you should know.

1. 21 kids are suing Donald Trump.

Their lawsuit was originally filed in federal court in Oregon against Obama's administration, but now under the new president, their motion has come into the spotlight.

2. Leonardo DiCaprio is a Marcher.

Even more reason to join the movement.

3. Record breaking heat for a march about climate change.

It's currently 90 degrees in Washington, D.C., Donald Trump might call climate change a "hoax" but he sure as hell can't deny the facts.

4. It's more than just a march.

Marchers gathered at Union Square and will march up Pennsylvania Avenue until they reach the Washington Monument. Everyone will convene here to listen to music and speakers for people around the world "including an indigenous community leader from the Gulf Coast, an Iraq War veteran, a South Carolina pastor, a Muslim imam, a Las Vegas student and a nurse affected by Hurricane Sandy," ABC News reports.

5. Stay informed, become educated, get involved.

The People's Climate March is just one part of a whole week of action. However, I implore you to go beyond a day or a week. Get involved for a lifetime. Here's how.

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