A Really Good Question – Photo: L. Weikel
Climate Strike March – Doylestown
In anticipation of tomorrow’s UN Climate Action Summit, youth from all corners of Bucks County (as well as New Jersey and elsewhere) converged on Doylestown today and took to the streets to let the ‘adults in charge’ know that they’re not going to wait around any longer.
The event was well planned and ably-implemented by BScape (Bucks Students for Climate Action and Protection of the Environment ), and the guest speakers were inspiring and well-informed.
There were also lots of older allies marching alongside and in solidarity with these younger activists. It was a sight to behold.
The bottom line here is that we must vote people out who do not believe that we are facing a climate crisis.
Photos and Inspiration
I’m including a couple of photos that capture the flavor of the march.
Getting Started – Photo: L. Weikel
BScape leading the way – Photo: L. Weikel
Photo: L. Weikel
Local Political Support
It was great to see a number of local politicians taking the time to show up and speak to the crowed of assembled marchers. State Representative Wendy Ullman gave some “highlights” of shocking statistics she’d received at a meeting she attended I believe last week (or maybe even yesterday). I would link to the report she synopsized, but cannot yet find it on her website. The truth of what’s going on in our environment is shocking – and needs all of our attention and ACTION. (And the best action we can take, of course, is to VOTE.)
State Rep. Wendy Ullman – Photo: L. Weikel
Fall Equinox
Finally, fall officially arrives at 3:50 a.m. EDT on Monday, September 23rd. A new season arrives – and it feels like it’s time to sweep the old stuff away. It’s time to clean house.
I suspect the coming week is going to be a big one for all of us. Let’s do our best to keep our eyes and ears open to what’s truly important. We must remain vigilant and refuse to succumb to the distractions that will undoubtedly be bombarding us from all directions.
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