
A broad coalition of climate activists called “Shut Down D.C.” plans to block streets throughout the nation’s capital during the Monday morning commute to draw attention to climate change.
The protest is timed to coincide with the United Nations Climate Action Summit in New York, at which climate activists and leaders, including 16-year-old Greta Thunberg, are slated to speak. It follows a strike across six continents Friday and a youth conference at the United Nations on Saturday.
‘Shut Down D.C.’: What you need to know about the protests that may create gridlock in Washington
Climate change activists plan to ‘shut down DC’ and disrupt morning commutes
Climate activists plan to try to shut down DC traffic Monday
Shut Down DC: Climate change protest could disrupt Monday morning commute