20 Sep 2024 | 03:28 PM UTC
US, Canada: Environmental activists to hold protests in several locations Sept. 20-21
Climate activists to launch protests in several locations throughout US and Canada, Sept. 20-21. Disruptions likely.
Environmental activists affiliated with several organizations, including Fridays for Future, plan to hold rallies in several locations in the US and Canada on Sept. 20. The protests are planned as the UN General Assembly is scheduled to begin in New York later in September.
Some of the confirmed protest locations are:
US
New York, New York: March from Foley Square in Manhattan to Borough Hall in Brooklyn, starting at 14:00 Sept. 20
Los Angeles, California: Rally outside Los Angeles City Hall, starting at 14:00 Sept. 20
Chicago, Illinois: March from Pritzker Park to Federal Plaza, starting at 14:30 Sept. 20
Canada
Vancouver, B.C.: March from the Vancouver City Hall, to Robson Square, starting at 13:00 Sept. 20
Toronto, Ontario: Rally outside Toronto City Hall, 14:00 Sept. 20
Ottawa, Ontario: Rally outside Ottawa City Hall, 11:00 Sept. 21
Some of the demonstrations are likely to gather several thousand participants. Transport and business disruptions along the rallies and march routes are likely. Heightened security near government buildings and major roads are also likely.
Plan for delays and alternative routes if operating near the impacted areas Sept. 20-21. Heed instructions from authorities. Do not attempt to cross a roadblock if you encounter one.
