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mahatmakanejeeves

(60,918 posts)
Wed Apr 26, 2023, 11:21 AM Apr 2023

Climate activists blocked inbound rush hour traffic into Washington DC this morning.

Ford Fischer Retweeted

VIDEO THREAD: Climate activists blocked inbound rush hour traffic into Washington DC this morning to demand President Biden declare a "Climate Emergency" and cancel the Willow Project.

They say his approval of new drilling would offset any enviro gains from electric vehicles.

Two school busses were among the vehicles blocked by climate activists this morning during rush hour in Washington DC.

"I get y'all's protest, but we've got kids on the school bus that have to get to school!" one driver said.

"This is ridiculous!"



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Climate activists blocked inbound rush hour traffic into Washington DC this morning. (Original Post) mahatmakanejeeves Apr 2023 OP
I don't see this as being helpful underpants Apr 2023 #1
This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Apr 2023 #2
A great way to enlist support for your cause. n/t cloudbase Apr 2023 #3
Public transit and remote work from home are great for climate change IronLionZion Apr 2023 #4
They are lucky that the drivers are so patient. jimfields33 Apr 2023 #5
GW Parkway today IronLionZion Apr 2023 #6

Response to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

IronLionZion

(46,964 posts)
4. Public transit and remote work from home are great for climate change
Wed Apr 26, 2023, 11:44 AM
Apr 2023

but blocking vehicle traffic doesn't help. These workers and students and other folks are not the ones destroying the planet. That's industry. This is among many reasons why I just moved out of DC.

jimfields33

(18,837 posts)
5. They are lucky that the drivers are so patient.
Wed Apr 26, 2023, 12:25 PM
Apr 2023

This is not a great idea especially only 8 people involved.

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