In Pictures: How Pennsylvania observed the 2019 Global Climate Strike

From Pittsburgh to Philadelphia, Pennsylvanians of every race, age and creed gathered in public squares and on the steps of the state Capitol to observe the 2019 Youth Climate Strike, and to demand government action on global warming and climate change.

Here’s what those observances looked  — and sounded — like across Pennsylvania on Friday, Sept. 20, 2019:

In Philadelphia:

https://twitter.com/moidem/status/1175076306431676417?s=20

At least a few hundred are at Philadelphia City Hall for the Global #ClimateStrike pic.twitter.com/TZVp7xmPGQ

— Anna Orso (@anna_orso) September 20, 2019

#ClimateStrike in Philadelphia pic.twitter.com/sbfLwM2W8Z

— Katie Katro (@KatieKatro6abc) September 20, 2019

In Harrisburg:

https://www.instagram.com/p/B2o6RJEhbWw/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Next stop for our club- the #ClimateStrike protest in Harrisburg, PA! pic.twitter.com/AKqoXkGWPv

— Spartans for Sustainability (@SpartansforS) September 20, 2019

I was impressed when I saw a @Fridays4future⁩ #ClimateStrike in Germany, But seeing ⁦@PennFuture⁩’s President Jacqui Bonomo bring that energy to Harrisburg is even better. pic.twitter.com/8eDVFD738q

— 𝙍𝙤𝙗 𝘼𝙡𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙗𝙪𝙧𝙜 (@RobAltenburg) September 20, 2019

This is what democracy looks like! #ClimateStrike Harrisburg, pa pic.twitter.com/HlqKQMyDVM

— jsellermiska (@tsavo6) September 20, 2019

In Pittsburgh:

Proud to join Pittsburgh’s students for the #ClimateStrike. I’m in this fight with you—a better world is possible. pic.twitter.com/eI8M7spdba

— Rep. Sara Innamorato (@RepInnamorato) September 20, 2019

A time lapse of the Pittsburgh #ClimateStrike marching through downtown pic.twitter.com/7WENOi9Jzz

— dan. (@dpomps_) September 20, 2019

Pittsburgh #ClimateStrike pic.twitter.com/psPH4OucjC

— dan. (@dpomps_) September 20, 2019

In Allentown:

Folks are gathering for Allentown’s #ClimateStrike — hosted by @MakeTheRoadPA at 7th and Hamilton — where first order of biz is signing a petition for the city to become 100% clean energy by 2020. @mcall pic.twitter.com/KKXIW5JwVA

— Kayla Dwyer (@kayla_dwyer17) September 20, 2019

Climate Strike in Allentown. #ClimateStrike @69News pic.twitter.com/Lj8F2u5OIZ

— Bo Koltnow (@BKoltnow) September 20, 2019

In Wilkes-Barre:

We marched in Wilkes Barre, PA. Our crowd was small but mighty 🙂 #ClimateStrike pic.twitter.com/0OcmRNV797

— Barbara J. Taylor (@BarbaraJTaylor) September 20, 2019

In Erie:

#ClimateStrike just getting started in Erie, PA pic.twitter.com/x4KzJKeXAW

— Resign in Disgrace! 🤗🌅🚀🎸 (@UsAgainstTrump) September 20, 2019