“We’re here because we want to be around people who recognize what’s going on in the world and we can actually do something to change it.” - attendees of The Climate Rally from Upper Marlboro, Maryland.
On Sunday April 25, The Climate Rally in celebration of the 40th anniversary of Earth Day was held on the National Mall in Washington DC. One part concert and one part call-to-action by various groups championing efforts to save the planet. Kiss My Country was there and brings you a gallery.
There are plenty of articles online documenting what went on including this one on the New York Times and this one on USA Today, so instead we”ll share some photo with notes. Enjoy!
The Climate Rally on the National Mall
The main stage in front of the US Capitol.
A special thanks to the volunteers who gave their time and positive energy to help make the rally happen!
Some people came to rally.
And some came to party.
Maybe it's just me, but there's something not quite right about handing out flyers at a Climate Rally... right?
Peta continues it's nudity awareness campaign.
The Environmental Defense Fund collects letters for Congress.
P&G's Future Friendly squad was in attendance. You'll notice the grounds were free of trash as we would all expect. We'll compare that to the 4th of July this year.
Among the exhibitors were businesses embracing greener practices. Here Blue Avocado, maker of "eco-chic" reusable grocery bags, gives stats on the plastic being wasted in the world and gives a photo op with their menacing ball of plastic bags that made a move on John Legend courtesy of the crowd.
