Scenes From the Peoples Climate March

By Javier Sierra

Peoples Climate March headed toward the capitol building, Washington, D.C.

Photo by Javier Sierra

April 29, 2017

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. A lot has changed since the first Peoples Climate March, three years ago in New York City. 

In times like this, it's good to have each other. In Washington, D.C., at least 200,000 people came to show support for clean air and water. In cities around the country, gatherings bloomed in parks and civic centers.

Here are a few photos of one of the largest environmental protests and celebrations in U.S. history.  

In Washington, D.C. | Photo by Javier Sierra

In Washington, D.C. | Photo by Javier Sierra

In Washington, D.C. | Photo by Javier Sierra

Find out more about what you can do to keep this movement marching forward.

 

In Washington, D.C. | Photo by Javier Sierra

In Washington, D.C. | Photo by Javier Sierra

 In Washington, D.C. | Photo by Chris Mastin

 In Washington, D.C. | Photo by Chris Mastin

 In Los Angeles | Photo by Wendy Becktold 

In Los Angeles | Photo by Wendy Becktold 

In Los Angeles, Senator Kevin de Leon addresses climate marchers. | Photo by Wendy Becktold 

 In Los Angeles | Photo by Wendy Becktold  

  In Denver | Photo by Stephen Lester

 

 In Denver | Photo by Stephen Lester  

 

Heather Smith is the former science editor at Sierra. 
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