Photos: Climate Strike in Pittsburgh
September 20, 2019
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Leandra Mira, organizer of the youth climate strike in Pittsburgh, spoke about the need for meaningful action on climate change.
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A student sits with a handmade sign.
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Students gather on the steps of the City County Building.
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Children of all ages gathered on Friday afternoon.
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Strikers watch the speeches.
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A few canines joined the march.
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Students pose with handmade signs.
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Mayor Bill Peduto applauds a speech.
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The march began after the speeches concluded around 1p.m.
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Fossil Free Pitt member and Pitt SGB executive vice president Anaïs Peterson marches at the front of the crowd.
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A demonstrator discusses the march route with a Pittsburgh Police officer.
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Marchers called for change on a variety of topics.
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The event that began as a youth climate strike attracted participants of all ages.
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Marchers gathered in front of the City County building and eventually spilled onto the street.
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After the speeches, students took to the streets with various chants.