Hosted by Lisa Petrie of Fossil Free RI, the march began in the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of South County meeting house. Climate activist Robert Malin gave a great talk setting the march within the context of the global climate movement. Two high school students, Jessica Ivon and Allegra Migliaccio presented must-see short talks about the challenge of confronting a future shrouded by climate disaster. (see video below) The participants then marched to the Dale Carlia Shopping Center, carrying signs and chanting, as passing motorists honked in solidarity.
The event was sponsored by Fossil Free RI, RI IPL South County Action Team, and the Green Task Force of the UUCSC, in partnership with the Sisters of Mercy, RI Interfaith Power & Light, and AFSC-SENE.
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