The New York City Climate Strike in 10 Powerful Photos
On September 20, a global youth-led climate strike brought millions of people into the streets around the world.
Among the thousands of strikes that took place was Climate Strike NYC. Starting at Foley Square near City Hall, strikers marched through lower Manhattan past Wall Street on their way to a rally in Battery Park. Once there, participants took in several musical performances along with a powerful speech from Greta Thunberg, the 16-year-old who pioneered the climate strike movement in August 2018.
"Why should we study for a future that is being taken away from us, that is being stolen for profit?" Greta asked the crowd during her speech. "We deserve a safe future. And we demand a safe future. Is that really too much to ask?"
See some sights from the New York City climate strike below.
Lucy Diavolo1/9"Climate Villains"
One of several fossil fuel CEOs who was depicted in less than flattering ways.
Lucy Diavolo2/9No Planet B
While technically the Climate Strike was all about the earth, there certainly was an extraterrestrial theme to the day. Several strikers seemed like they might have visited the not-quite-serious Area 51 raid held on the same day — if our climate wasn't in crisis, that is.
Lucy Diavolo3/9On the Move
After overflowing from Foley Square, the march moved south. Several large groups of students were in the crowd.
Lucy Diavolo4/9Parents Joined In
Many were giving rides to smaller children, but this dad was holding a protest sign and his daughter's hand.
Lucy Diavolo5/9A View of Defiance
The construction scaffolding along the march gave some strikers a chance to get above the action.
Lucy Diavolo6/9Speaking Out
Chants kept the energy going as the strikers marched on.
Lucy Diavolo7/9Taking the Liberty
From the right vantage point in Battery Park, you can see the Statue of Liberty, making this particular sign all the more poignant.
Lucy Diavolo8/9Vigilante Arborists
Several strikers brought a tree into the park and planted it, inviting others to provide water and help it grow.
Lucy Diavolo9/9"We will make them hear us."
Greta gave a powerful speech during the rally, telling the crowd, "We are a wave of change. Together, united, we are unstoppable. This is what people power looks like."
