Hundreds of Kingston residents take part in global climate strike – Kingston | The Canadian News

A global climate movement came to Kingston.

On Friday, hundreds of people gathered in front of the courthouse to make their voices heard and express their concerns about climate change.

Other climate demonstrations have brought together dozens of people, making this gathering one of the largest yet.

“The diversity of the crowd and the size of the crowd reflects that more than 70 percent of voters in the last elections in this race voted for parties that promised climate action,” says Jeremy Milloy, one of the organizers of 350 Kingston. .

“We had that election last week, and I think it shows that the community, in all walks of life, wants climate justice.”

The rally was organized by various local groups, such as 350 Kingston and Just Recovery Kingston.

These groups want action taken to help combat the climate crisis before it is too late.

“Our core demands are to end fossil fuel subsidies, we have to cancel the Trans Mountain pipeline and also introduce a just transition law,” says Emily Cervenka, one of the rally organizers.

“So they are all really important in helping us move towards a more sustainable future.”

When it comes to taking action yourself, organizers have a few ways that you can initiate some change on your own.

“Call your politicians, talk to your family, talk to your friends, join a climate action group,” says Milloy.

Educate yourself, listen to podcasts. But the most important thing is to talk to the people around you. “

The rally organizers originally planned to march into Confederation Park, but due to COVID restrictions, they stayed in City Park.

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