Photos: Arizona Youth Climate Strike draws hundreds downtown

Siobhan Hwing, 6, plays the parachute game at Arizona State Capitol in Phoenix, Ariz. on Sept. 20, 2019. (Meg Potter/DD)

On Friday, climate activists and everyday people across the world protested insufficient action regarding climate change by marching in the streets. Phoenix residents contributed by taking part in the Arizona Youth Climate Strike. Hundreds of protesters, including children and families, marched from the Maricopa County Courthouse to Phoenix City Hall.

Abbigail Thompson, 9, marches in Arizona Youth Climate Strike in Phoenix, Ariz. on Sept. 20, 2019. (Meg Potter/DD)
Ethan Gavigan, 7, marches in Arizona Youth Climate Strike in Phoenix, Ariz. on Sept. 20, 2019. (Meg Potter/DD)
From left, Maddy Alvarez, Mac Morin and Alidia Wallace march in Arizona Youth Climate Strike in Phoenix, Ariz. on Sept. 20, 2019. (Meg Potter/DD)
An Arizona Youth Climate Strike protester’s sign at the Arizona State Capitol in Phoenix, Ariz. on Sept. 20, 2019. (Meg Potter/DD)
Jameson Fleeger, 3, at the Arizona State Capitol after the Arizona Youth Climate Strike in Phoenix, Ariz. on Sept. 20, 2019. (Meg Potter/DD)
Amanda Lenig, 22, plays the parachute game at Arizona State Capitol in Phoenix, Ariz. on Sept. 20, 2019. (Meg Potter/DD)
Calvin Shiling (middle) plays the parachute game at Arizona State Capitol in Phoenix, Ariz. on Sept. 20, 2019. (Meg Potter/DD)

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