Ryan Chavez

Sonia Guinansaca and Susana Garcia of the activist group CultureStrike will be carrying these images of crops and animals threatened by climate change in Sunday’s People’s Climate March in New York City.

When environmental activists march in New York, look for immigrants at the head of the parade

Environment

A climate change march expected to draw thousands in New York on Sunday will be led in part by groups of immigrants. Organizers say it shows that the movement for action on climate change is broadening beyond the traditional profile of environmental activists.

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