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13
Nov 2021
Group marches through Harrogate demanding climate change action
The good-natured march was organised by Harrogate resident Ian Hallett who was inspired after cycling to COP26 in Glasgow and back. There were chants and banners with messages about climate change as curious shoppers looked on.
A group of over 50 people marched through Harrogate town centre this morning to demand action on climate change.
The good-natured march was organised by Harrogate resident Ian Hallett who was inspired after cycling to COP26 in Glasgow and back.
There were chants and banners with messages about climate change as curious shoppers looked on.
The group included members of Extinction Rebellion Harrogate, Harrogate & District Green Party and Harrogate District Cycle Action,
Mr Hallett said:
"[After COP] it was an opportunity to invite people along for a march."
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The march was attended by people of all ages. At the front was a colourful banner made by Anna Bryer and her children with the message "Act on the science".
The colours represent Met Office temperatures from 1850 to the present day and show how the planet has heated.
It was made from recycled fabric, including a prom dress and an old pillow.
Ms Bryer said:
"It's a striking dramatic and frightening image. It's based on scientific fact, and we can't argue with that.
"This is about our children's future"
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