There were thousands of climate change supporters, waving handmade signs ranging from personal (“We Love You Greta”) to profane (“Frack off Gassholes”). Canadian Press Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg and youth organizers attend a rally at the Alberta Legislature Building in Edmonton on Friday. Demand for action on climate change is increasing while a sluggish petro-economy has seen thousands of Albertans thrown out of work. And his government has gutted a climate change program launched by the previous NDP government, including a consumer carbon tax. Canadian Press Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg speaks at a rally at the Alberta Legislature Building in Edmonton, on Friday, Oct. 18, 2019.

Source: Huffington Post October 19, 2019 03:00 UTC