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September 23, 2019 / 2:28 am
Bloomington’s Climate Strike in Photos: Demanding Action
Climate change’s devastating effects were at the center of Friday’s event, where students and activists alike demanded action from the local government. WIUX News member Ryan Masoncup took these photos to illustrate the community that came to support environmental awareness.
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- A local Bloomington student speaks about how climate change has effected her generation. Photo by Ryan Masoncup.
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- Sunrise Movement activist Eliza Nancy speaks to the crowd. Nancy, who helped organize the event, led songs and chants in Dunn Meadow. Photo by Ryan Masoncup.
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- A young Bloomingtonian holds up his handmade sign. Photo by Ryan Masoncup.
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- The crowd of demonstrators marches down 7th street before heading to City Hall. Photo by Ryan Masoncup.
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- Protestors used humor to get their message across. Photo by Ryan Masoncup.
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- Protestors head down Kirkwood to present Mayor Hamilton with a petition. Photo by Ryan Masoncup.
To hear more discussion about the protest in Bloomington, along with interviews and other audio, listen to the WIUX Newscast: