Thousands of climate justice advocates, community organizers and Bay Area residents took to the streets Saturday in a 2-mile walk from Embarcadero Square to the Civic Center as part of a global protest known as Rise for Climate, Jobs and Justice.
The protest reflected more than 800 protests in around 90 countries around the world, with protesters demanding that political leaders stop using fossil fuels and make the transition to renewable energy.
"The health of the land reflects the health of the people, and for the moment we are not in the right place," said Sheridan Noelani Enomoto, 41. "Being Aboriginal is synonymous with taking care of the Earth."
Enomoto, a Hawaiian native who now lives in the Bay Area, joined with other Indigenous leaders and Pacific Island climate advocates by holding placards such as: "We are not drowning ourselves" no, we are fighting. "
Indigenous leaders from Hawaii and the Amazon rainforest in Ecuador led protesters on Market Street, where leaders chanted several languages as hundreds of people walked along the sidewalks and climbed the kiosks to watch the procession.
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Members of the Danza Azteca Grupo Xiuhcoatl, Mission District, dance on Market Street during the March for Climate, Employment and Justice in San Francisco. Thousands of people demonstrated a few days before the start of the World Summit on Climate Action.
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Members of the Danza Azteca Grupo Xiuhcoatl, Mission District, dance on Market Street during the March for Climate, Employment and Justice in San Francisco. Thousands of people protested a few days before the
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Best friends, Kelly Li (left) and Fiona Yu, played with the Chinese Progressive Association, a workers' rights campaign based in San Francisco's Chinatown, during the March for Climate, Jobs and justice. World Summit on Climate Action, Wednesday 12 September.
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Best friends Kelly Li (left) and Fiona Yu played with the Chinese Progressive Association, a workers' rights campaign based in San Francisco's Chinatown.
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People attend the "Rise for Climate, Jobs and Justice" rally at Embarcadero Plaza in San Francisco. Thousands of people marched through the streets of San Francisco just days before the World Climate Summit on Wednesday.
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People attend the "Rise for Climate, Jobs and Justice" rally at Embarcadero Plaza in San Francisco. Thousands of people marched through the streets of San Francisco just days before the World Summit on Climate Action.
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Dinamam Tuxá, with Articulation of the Indigenous Peoples of Brazil, sings while he participates in the March for Climate, Employment and Justice on Market Street in San Francisco.
Dinamam Tuxá, with Articulation of the Indigenous Peoples of Brazil, sings while he participates in the March for Climate, Employment and Justice on Market Street in San Francisco.
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Thousands of people travel to San Francisco as part of a global initiative involving more than 800 events in about 90 countries, demanding a transition to renewable energy.
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Thousands of people travel to San Francisco as part of a global effort involving more than 800 protests in approximately 90 countries, demanding
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Xochitl Johnson, with the Revolution Club Bay Area, speaks at the Rise for Climate Rally at Embarcadero Plaza.
Xochitl Johnson, with the Revolution Club Bay Area, speaks at the Rise for Climate Rally at Embarcadero Plaza.
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Daniel Johnson of San Francisco attends the RISE Parade for Climate, Employment and Justice, which kicks off at Embarcadero Plaza on Saturday, September 8, 2018 in San Francisco, California. Thousands of people marched through the streets of San Francisco the World Summit on Climate Action next week. Less
Daniel Johnson of San Francisco attends the RISE Parade for Climate, Employment and Justice, which kicks off at Embarcadero Plaza on Saturday, September 8, 2018 in San Francisco, California. Thousands of people marched … more
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Click on the slide show to see how climate change affects different cities and regions of the United States.
Click on the slide show to see how climate change affects different cities and regions of the United States.
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1. Alaska
The significant increase in the activity of wildfires in Alaska in recent decades is associated with factors of human and natural origin. A special Climate Science report estimates that the risk of devastating forest fires in the state has probably increased from 33% to 50% and is expected to quadruple by the end of the 21st century. The 2015 fire season in Alaska has burned the second largest number of acres since 1940, the year when record keeping began.
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1. Alaska
The significant increase in the activity of wildfires in Alaska in recent decades is associated with factors of human and natural origin. A special report on climate science estimates the risk of devastating forest fires
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2. Arctic Ocean: Alaska
The amount of sea ice in the Bering and Chukotka seas, which separate Alaska from Asia, fell to 135,000 square miles last November, the lowest level in 40 years.
2. Arctic Ocean: Alaska
The amount of sea ice in the Bering and Chukotka seas, which separate Alaska from Asia, fell to 135,000 square miles last November, the lowest level in 40 years.
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3. Arizona: Phoenix
At the end of June 2017, Phoenix, Arizona – still among the hottest cities in the country – recorded a high temperature of at least 112 degrees for nine consecutive days, a historic record set in 1990, according to the National Weather Service.
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3. Arizona: Phoenix
At the end of June 2017, Phoenix, Arizona – still among the hottest cities in the country – recorded a high temperature of at least 112 degrees for nine days in a row, tying a previous city
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4. Central Pacific: Near Hawaii
The central Pacific Ocean, near Hawaii, generally has cooler ocean temperatures and stronger vertical shear patterns, conditions unfavorable to hurricanes. However, according to the results of the CSSR, the largest tropical storm activity in 2014 and 2015 was associated with warmer oceans and lower vertical wind shear related to El Niño effects and climate change. of human origin.
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4. Central Pacific: Near Hawaii
The central Pacific Ocean, near Hawaii, generally has cooler ocean temperatures and stronger vertical shear patterns, conditions unfavorable to hurricanes. however,
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5. Oklahoma
A drier than average winter, a worsening drought and strong spring winds – some exceeding 40 mph – caused fires in April in Oklahoma and the central United States.
Scientists warn that human-induced global warming will likely increase the potential for wildfires. Fire weather conditions are expected to become more extreme and last longer due to climate change.
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5. Oklahoma
A drier than average winter, a worsening drought and strong spring winds – some exceeding 40 mph – caused fires in April in Oklahoma and the central United States.
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6. East Coast of North America: Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Indianapolis, Charlestown
Eastern Towns of the United States – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Cincinnati, Ohio; Indianapolis, Indiana; and Charleston, South Carolina, all recorded record temperatures on February 20, and there is still a winter month.
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6. East Coast of North America: Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Indianapolis, Charlestown
Eastern Towns of the United States – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Cincinnati, Ohio; Indianapolis, Indiana; and
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7. East Coast of North America: Maryland
On May 27, torrential rains west of Baltimore dumped up to 10 inches of rain over the city of Catonsville, Maryland. According to historical data, rainfall of such intensity occur every 500 years. Such extreme weather events are associated with climate change.
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7. East Coast of North America: Maryland
On May 27, torrential rains west of Baltimore dumped up to 10 inches of rain over the city of Catonsville, Maryland. On the basis of historical data, the precipitation of
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8. Mid-Atlantic: from Arkansas to Massachusetts
In January 2016, a colossal blizzard hit 100 million people, from Arkansas to Massachusetts. The storm dumped 20 inches of snow or more on 21 million people. According to the regional snowfall index, the blizzard has been ranked fourth since 1900. According to some scientists, the blizzard is an example of man-made climate change, as it was from an extreme weather event.
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8. Mid-Atlantic: from Arkansas to Massachusetts
In January 2016, a colossal blizzard hit 100 million people, from Arkansas to Massachusetts. The storm dumped 20 inches of snow or more on 21
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9. Northeastern United States
According to the National Climate Assessment, the amount of rain falling in the 1% of the largest storms in the United States has increased over the last century. These extreme weather events are associated with climate change of human origin. The largest increases occurred in the northeast, the Great Plains, the Midwest and the Southeast. In these areas, more than 30% of precipitation exceeded the average of 1901-1960.
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9. Northeastern United States
According to the National Climate Assessment, the amount of rain falling in the 1% of the largest storms in the United States has increased over the last century. These extremes
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10. Southwestern United States: California, Arizona, Nevada
Drought intensified in the southwestern United States in early spring. The Rio Grande fish had to be moved and farmers from the Middle Rio Grande in New Mexico were asked to wait for half of their irrigation quota.
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10. Southwestern United States: California, Arizona, Nevada
Drought intensified in the southwestern United States in early spring. The Rio Grande fish had to be moved and the farmers of the Middle Rio
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11. US West Coast: California
After the second driest winter ever recorded, the rain flooded California in March, one of the wettest walks in the state. California usually receives most of its rains in winter. Scientists at the University of California, Riverside, predict that the state will receive an average of 12% more precipitation by the end of the century, compared to the last 20 years of the 20th century. They attribute this to warmer sea surface temperatures in the tropical eastern Pacific Ocean.
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11. US West Coast: California
After the second driest winter ever recorded, the rain flooded California in March, one of the wettest walks in the state. California generally receives most of
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12. Western United States: Colorado, Utah, Caliornia
The snowpack in the western states was considerably lower last winter. In mid-February, state-wide snowfall fell 85 percent in Colorado. Scientists say that the amount of snow accumulated has decreased over the last 50 years.
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12. Western United States: Colorado, Utah, Caliornia
The snowpack in the western states was considerably lower last winter. In mid-February, state-wide snowfall fell 85 percent in Colorado. Scientists say
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13. Western United States: California
California suffered from a prolonged drought that began to hit the country in 2012. Agricultural production has dropped, crop prices have doubled and wells have dried up a year when July was hottest in the USA.
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13. Western United States: California
California suffered from a prolonged drought that began to hit the country in 2012. Agricultural production has dropped, crop prices have doubled and wells have dried up
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14. Western United States
Spring melting has been faster in 2017 in the United States than the average of the past 30 years. Scientists say that because of climate change caused by humans, spring begins about 2.5 days earlier each decade.
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14. Western United States
Spring melting has been faster in 2017 in the United States than the average of the past 30 years. Scientists say that because of climate change caused by humans, spring starts about 2.5 days
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15. Western United States
Heat waves in the United States have become more frequent since the 1960s, when extremely cold temperatures and cold spells were less frequent, according to a CSSR report. The annual average temperature over the contiguous United States increased by 1.8 degrees Fahrenheit for the period from 1901 to 2016.
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15. Western United States
Heat waves in the United States have become more frequent since the 1960s, when extremely cold temperatures and cold spells were less frequent, according to a CSSR report. the
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16. Northeastern United States: Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey
According to data from the Environmental Protection Agency, flooding has increased in rivers and streams in many parts of the north-east of the country from 1965 to 2015. Major floods have become more frequent in the north. -East.
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16. Northeastern United States: Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey
Floods increased in rivers and streams in many sections of the northeast from 1965 to 2015, according to data obtained from the
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17. Pacific Northwest: Washington State Coast
According to data obtained from the EPA, flooding has increased in rivers and streams in many parts of the northwest from 1965 to 2015. Large floods have also become more prevalent in the Pacific Northwest. Frequent flooding forced Hoh Native Americans to leave their reserve in Washington State and moved to higher areas.
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17. Pacific Northwest: Washington State Coast
According to data obtained from the EPA, flooding has increased in rivers and streams in many parts of the northwest from 1965 to 2015. Major Floods
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18. Northern Midwest: Illinois, Ohio, Indiana
According to data obtained from the EPA, flooding has increased in rivers and streams in many Midwestern areas from 1965 to 2015. Large floods have permeated the region in 1993, 2008, 2011, 2013 and 2014.
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18. Northern Midwest: Illinois, Ohio, Indiana
According to data obtained from the EPA, floods have increased in rivers and streams in many Midwestern areas from 1965 to 2015. Large, drenched floods
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19. South Florida
According to the NOAA study, Florida's daily water levels during the tides, the highest tides of the year, increased between 1994 and 2017. The report indicates that the number of tides has not increased, but the level of water has increased since 1994.
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19. South Florida
According to the NOAA study, daily Florida water levels during tides, the highest tides of the year, increased between 1994 and 2017. The report indicates that the number of
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20. Southwest: 4-Corners area
A long dry season in the southwest resulted in little precipitation and no measurable snowfall over much of the region in January. Arizona was particularly arid. Drought problems in this state began in October. At the beginning of the month, 11% of Arizona was in drought. By the end of October, 40% of Arizona was in drought. Snow levels were below average in Sierra Nevada and the Rockies. Higher than normal pressure contributed to prolonged drought, which resulted in lack of moisture.
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20. Southwest: 4-Corners area
A long dry season in the southwest resulted in little precipitation and no measurable snowfall over much of the region in January. L'Arizona était particulièrement aride. Cet état
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Des membres de la Danza Azteca Grupo Xiuhcoatl, du District de Mission, dansent sur Market Street pendant la Marche pour le climat, l'emploi et la justice à San Francisco. Des milliers de personnes ont manifesté quelques jours avant le début du Sommet mondial sur l'action pour le climat.
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Des membres de la Danza Azteca Grupo Xiuhcoatl, du District de Mission, dansent sur Market Street pendant la Marche pour le climat, l'emploi et la justice à San Francisco. Des milliers de personnes ont manifesté quelques jours avant la
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Des milliers de personnes manifestent à la manifestation «Rise for Climate» à San Francisco
Les danseurs traditionnels aztèques se balançaient, le chachayotes autour de leurs chevilles tremblaient à chaque pas et leurs coiffes à plumes soulevaient des nuages d’encens enfumés à partir de bols entre leurs mains dans la foule bondée. Pendant ce temps, des centaines d'autres manifestants ont scandé: «El pueblo unido jamás será vencido», Ce qui signifie à peu près que« les personnes réunies ne seront jamais vaincues ».
Des chants ont éclaté dans diverses langues tout au long de la marche, avec des messages allant d'exiger que les fonctionnaires «gardent le pétrole de la Californie dans le sol», appelant à la libération des immigrants sans papiers de la détention fédérale. Il y avait même deux personnes déguisées en dinosaures tenant des pancartes critiquant l'extraction de combustibles fossiles.
La marche a eu lieu quelques jours avant l’ouverture mercredi du Global Climate Action Summit du gouverneur Jerry Brown à San Francisco, où fonctionnaires et chefs d’entreprise du monde entier discuteront de programmes climatiques accélérés après la décision du président Trump de retirer les États-Unis de Accord de Paris sur le climat.
Le révérend Ambrose Carroll, pasteur principal de l'Église à côté de la route à Berkeley, a déclaré à la foule de milliers de personnes avant la marche de 11 heures que les leaders religieux devaient obliger les législateurs à garantir la justice environnementale à toutes les personnes vivant aux États-Unis.
Selon l'Environmental Protection Agency, les groupes et communautés de couleur à faible revenu sont confrontés à des impacts environnementaux et à des disparités sanitaires disproportionnés en raison de leur manque d'accès aux ressources pour éviter l'exposition à la pollution ou parce qu'ils vivent souvent à proximité de sites contaminés.
Le fils de 10 ans de Carroll, Ambrose Jr., souffre d’asthme et joue dans une équipe de football de jeunes. Carroll a déclaré qu’il surveillait religieusement la consommation d’oxygène de son fils, surtout quand il était sur le terrain.
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Leila Salazar-Lopez, directrice exécutive d'Amazon Watch, basée à Oakland, a déclaré que son organisation avait aidé à chasser des membres du peuple Kichwa de Sarayaku dans la forêt amazonienne en Équateur afin qu'ils puissent craindre de perdre leur terre natale.
"Ce sont les véritables leaders du climat, qui luttent contre les industries d'extraction de combustibles fossiles et industrielles qui pillent notre planète", a déclaré Salazar-Lopez.
Mirian Cisneros, le président du groupe Kichwa, était l’un des chefs autochtones qui ont fait le voyage à San Francisco pour la marche. Son appel aux États-Unis était simple: respecter les droits des peuples autochtones et cesser d’extraire des combustibles de leurs terres.
«Nous devons laisser les combustibles fossiles sous terre, tant dans la forêt amazonienne que dans le monde entier», a déclaré Cisneros.
Lauren Hernández est rédactrice à San Francisco Chronicle. Email: [email protected] Twitter: @LaurenPorFavor
