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Nov 2021
Climate change march in Harrogate this weekend
A group of Harrogate residents will march through the town on Saturday to demand action on climate change.
The group, which includes members from Extinction Rebellion Harrogate, Harrogate & District Green Party and Harrogate District Cycle Action, will be meeting at 11am at Library Gardens on Victoria Avenue with the march finishing at the war memorial. Anyone is welcome to join them.
James Smith from XR Harrogate attended the COP26 conference in Glasgow along with 12 other people from Harrogate.
They joined over 100,000 people through the streets of the city, which he said was a "fantastic party atmosphere". They thought they'd like to bring the same spirit to Harrogate.
Mr Smith said:
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The climate crisis has seeped into the public's consciousness over the last few years. Mr Smith said he wants the march to help keep pressure on politicians and show that the public demands action.
He said:
Harrogate resident Ian Hallett will also be attending the march after cycling to COP26 and back. He added:
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