Climate Protests
Thousands of protesters took to the streets of New York City on September 17. They had a message for President Joe Biden: It’s time for the United States to move away from oil and gas.
“We hold the power of the people,” said protester Emma Buretta, 17. “If you want to win [reelection] in 2024,” she addressed the president, “end fossil fuels.”
The protest marked the beginning of Climate Week. The United Nations is holding a summit on climate change in New York. Many leaders, including Biden, won’t be there.
The U.S. is a top producer of planet-warming gases. They are caused by the burning of fossil fuels. The protesters want the U.S. government to stop approving new fossil-fuel projects. And they want the president to declare climate change a national emergency.
Athena Wilson is 8. She and her mother took part in the marches “because we care about our planet,” she said. “I really want the Earth to feel better.”
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