Sunday’s event is the city’s first climate march since 2019.
The march is also occurring in tandem with other climate protests across the world,. In New York City, some protesters held signs as they marched through the borough that said "Climate emergency, act for our children" and "Their greed fuels our addiction.”
Tens of thousands of protestors march downtown from Columbus Circle on Broadway, ranging from climate activists, students, concerned families and scientists.High profile climate activists, celebrities and public school students walked alongside one another.alongside a video of him at the demonstration.
Another protester, Gladys Delgadillo, told Gothamist she is calling on federal leadership to help end a dependence on fossil fuels. “We need President Biden to step up,” she said. “To rise to that challenge and commit to ending fossil fuels.". The move from Gov. Kathy Hochul is an attempt to reduce emissions from buildings and the state’s reliance on fossil fuels. The new measure will take effect in newly constructed buildings within the next six years.
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