#ClimateMarch in DC Draws Support From Leonardo DiCaprio and More
As the Climate March kicked off in the nation’s capital on April 29, Hollywood luminaries Leonardo DiCaprio, Jared Leto, Mark Ruffalo, and numerous others showed their support for the movement.
DiCaprio marched alongside an indigenous rights group, carrying a sign saying, “Climate change is real.”
“Honored to join Indigenous leaders and native peoples as they fight for climate justice. Join me in standing with them. #ClimateMarch” tweeted DiCaprio.
Honored to join Indigenous leaders and native peoples as they fight for climate justice. Join me in standing with them. #ClimateMarch pic.twitter.com/Zrgt090lI6
— Leonardo DiCaprio (@LeoDiCaprio) April 29, 2017
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Temperatures neared 90 degrees Saturday, well above the average high of 71 degrees for April 29, according to Weather.com.
Hundreds of sister marches were also planned across the country and around the world.
Coinciding with President Donald Trump’s 100th day in office, the protests are taking on the Trump’s environmental policies, which have generally prioritized economic growth over environmental concerns.
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During those first 100 days, the Environmental Protection Agency has moved swiftly to roll back Obama-era regulations on fossil fuels while also facing significant planned budget cuts.
On Friday, the EPA removed most climate change information from its website, saying in a statement that the language was updated to “reflect the approach of new leadership.”
Here are some more reactions to the march and to the cause it represented.
It’s time to change climate change. Join the #PeoplesClimate March today: https://t.co/GoejKrwmj0 #ClimateMarch
— JARED LETO (@JaredLeto) April 29, 2017
Love to all gathering at the great #peopleclimate March. #resist #renew #rebuild https://t.co/KUOwh1Ovhx
— Mark Ruffalo (@MarkRuffalo) April 29, 2017
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"It is horrifying that we have to fight our own government to save the environment." -Ansel Adams #climatemarch pic.twitter.com/tlCG0hYAl7
— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) April 29, 2017
Sending love and prayers and sooooo much gratitude to all you folks at the #climatemarch ????????????✊???? #wematter
— kerry washington (@kerrywashington) April 29, 2017
We march for many reasons – but we march together. #climatemarch pic.twitter.com/TYjPhdeit9
— Jane Seymour Fonda (@Janefonda) April 23, 2017
Hey @realDonaldTrump, on your 100th day know this: you will come & go, but the Earth & the Resistance is here to stay.#ClimateMarch #Resist https://t.co/tJVcCG2mHc
— Beau Willimon (@BeauWillimon) April 29, 2017
I march to protect everyone’s right to a healthy future. Why do you march? https://t.co/5qZ05jX4WX #ClimateMarch pic.twitter.com/RUM7WQkr04
— Richard Branson (@richardbranson) April 29, 2017
Great to see ppl take to the streets & combat climate change, protect the next generation & fight for jobs & economic justice.#climatemarch
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) April 29, 2017
I'm proud to join everyone in DC&around the globe at today’s People’s #ClimateMarch! #BeInconvenient #PeoplesClimate https://t.co/cwEll0Ji14
— Al Gore (@algore) April 29, 2017
Thank you to all the New Yorkers joining the People's #ClimateMarch. You're standing up for our city's future.
— Bill de Blasio (@NYCMayor) April 29, 2017
RT if you are as proud as me of all the people standing up against #Trump and the #GOP. We won't let them destroy our planet #climatemarch https://t.co/iQHg7yyVAp
— ERIC BALFOUR (@ERICBALFOUR) April 29, 2017
Washington DC. #ClimateMarch
Hot day. Powerful day. @ConservationOrg @WillRTurner pic.twitter.com/LXmg3tZzA6— Lee Pace (@leepace) April 29, 2017
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