People's Climate March in Solidarity with Pope Francis

Marchers met at Rochester's Liberty Pole on September 24 2015 in an event to call attention to Climate Change.  The march coincides with Pope Francis' visit to the United States.  In June the Pope published an Encyclical (official proclamation) in which he said “Climate change is a global problem with grave implications: environmental, social, economic, political and for the distribution of goods. It represents one of the principal challenges facing humanity in our day.”

Five points were addressed on the matter.
1. Climate change is real, and it’s getting worse.
2. Human beings are a major contributor to climate change.
3. Climate change disproportionately affects the poor.
4. We can and must make things better.
5. Individuals can help, but politicians must lead the charge.

Political candidates from the Democratic and Green parties were in attendance but no current office holders.  Community organizations and major religions were also represented.  There were speakers at both ends of the march and they are presented in their entirety in the videos.