The second-annual March for Science may not have drawn the same amount of people it did in 2017, but thousands across the globe still joined together to voice their support for science. This came in many forms, from people calling for evidence-based policymaking to action on climate change, among others.
According to BuzzFeed News, the main march took place in Washington, D.C., and cities such as Los Angeles, New York City, Munich, Delhi and Durban, South Africa held satellite marches.
The Nature Conservancy was a proud sponsor of yesterday’s @ScienceMarchDC and had representation at 20 marches across the U.S. Take a look at some of these moments from marches near and far. #NatureUnitesUs #MarchforScience pic.twitter.com/99LE19VRKC
— Nature Conservancy (@nature_org) April 15, 2018
Some awesome signs from 2017’s #MarchForScience . Favorite: “Dear Climate, You’ve Changed” pic.twitter.com/ixrBpeUpNr
— Andrew Dzula (@AndrewDzula) April 10, 2018
Science should not and will not be ignored. It will not be silenced. Thank you, Seattle, for the invitation — and for braving through the rain and making your eloquent voices heard. #MarchForScience. pic.twitter.com/bcgQaklrhP
— Nancy Pelosi (@TeamPelosi) April 14, 2018
You see how cool science is? Nigeria is Marching!!! @ScienceMarchDC #MarchforScience pic.twitter.com/oOt2tR1jx6
— Modesta (@modestannedi) April 14, 2018
We’re always in awe of the science community’s creativity! pic.twitter.com/GvicqFDnov
— March for Science (@ScienceMarchDC) April 14, 2018
Chalk on the sidewalk at the #MarchForScience in NYC. Rally has started in Washington Square. pic.twitter.com/ydos5Tz1dd
— Laurie Garrett (@Laurie_Garrett) April 14, 2018
The initial March for Science took place last April in response to a number of things, such as Trump’s denial of climate change, the White House attempting to impose gag orders on the Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Agriculture, and the roll-back of environmental and climate regulations, among others.
According to the March for Science official website, its organizers aim to “work toward a future where science is fully embraced in public life and policy.” The organization added that it “empowers a global community of science supporters for nonpartisan advocacy in service of equitable and effective science and science policy.”