If you are anywhere near Washington, DC today and you want to be part of the what will likely be the largest demonstration on climate change, get yourself down to the capitol to be a part of the action.
Ninety organizations and thousands of people will be marching right down to the the Capitol Power Plant to demand that the administration confront the climate crisis and make a solutions a priority. The power plant is a 99-year-old facility that heats and cools the halls of Congress, still burns coal and accounts for one-third of the legislative branch’s greenhouse gas emissions.
We're expecting thousands of people to participate, with large numbers risking arrest in a peaceful act of civil disobedience. The plan is to surround the plant, disrupt access, and refuse to leave when asked. If getting arrested is not an option for you, don't let that stop you from showing up. There is plenty of value in showing up to make your voice heard without risking arrest. Learn more about the event at capitolclimateaction.org
This is your chance to take that extra step. Show up at 1:00pm TODAY, at the Spirit of Justice Park in Washington DC (C St SW & Capitol St SE, view map). The park is two blocks west of the Capitol South Metro stop, and there will be greeters available to direct people.
Can't make it? Activists will be live blogging the event and or you can follow on Twitter at @climateaction
Stay tuned, this promises to be an inspiring day in Washington, DC.
UPDATE: Watch history as it happens, check out the streaming video and live blogging from the action.