Global Climate Strike Calls Attention to Health Emergency September 20, 2019

Millions of young climate activists around the world marched and protested to call attention to the climate crisis and demand action from their governments as part of the September 20th Global Climate Strike. PSR members joined in around the country to draw attention to the health emergency posed by climate change, including chapter contingents in Boston, Iowa City, Portland, OR, San Francisco, and Seattle. View our photo album here and see tweets below.

“Doctors have the diagnosis- law makers have the cure!”- San Franciso PSR #health professionals know the #ClimateCrisis is a health emergency- that’s why they’re standing with the #ClimateStrike! #FridayMotivation #StrikeWithUS pic.twitter.com/pLLLjHqdEY

— PSR Environment #ClimateStrike (@PSRenvironment) September 20, 2019

#PSR board members Dr. Linda Rudolph and Dr. Robert Gould of San Francisco PSR proudly hold the SFPSR banner during the march in #SanFrancisco in support of the #ClimateStrike! #Health professionals are on the frontlines dealing with the #ClimateCrisis‘s impacts on patients. pic.twitter.com/jiu9m8Is3r

— PSR Environment #ClimateStrike (@PSRenvironment) September 20, 2019

Here we are in Boston! #ClimateStrike #DocsSpeakOut pic.twitter.com/r2X8rbjXZ3

— Greater Boston PSR (@gb_psr) September 20, 2019

We’re so grateful to have amazing #health professionals like @LaaliMD, a @ChesapeakePSR board member, speaking out in support of the #ClimateStrike! The #ClimateCrisis is a #health emergency! #DocsSpeakOut #ClimateChangesHealth https://t.co/TyCIzjggEz

— PSR Environment #ClimateStrike (@PSRenvironment) September 20, 2019

#Health professionals around the world are demanding bold #climateactionnow during the #ClimateStrike! The #ClimateCrisis is a health emergency, and health professionals are on the frontlines. #PSR board member @IraHelfand @IPPNW joined students in #Merida #Mexico! @nuclearban pic.twitter.com/WOTXcUCPMT

— PSR Environment #ClimateStrike (@PSRenvironment) September 20, 2019

The crowd is swelling in #SanFrancisco as people gather in support of the #ClimateStrike! San Francisco PSR #health professionals are proud to stand with young leaders and be a part of the call for #ClimateActionNow. People of all ages and walks of life are here! pic.twitter.com/yk54xZXUkH

— PSR Environment #ClimateStrike (@PSRenvironment) September 20, 2019

“I wish a sharpie could fix this, but we need #ClimateActionNow!” Dr. Anna Chodos @UCSF in #SanFrancisco supporting the #ClimateStrike. San Francisco PSR members are proud to be participating in the youth-led call to action to demand bold solutions to the #ClimateCrisis! pic.twitter.com/oe5HqpaysS

— PSR Environment #ClimateStrike (@PSRenvironment) September 20, 2019

“This is a nightmare, but I still have a dream”- powerful, inspiring sign at the #DC #ClimateStrike! #PSR is proud to be participating in this massive youth-led call to action. The #ClimateCrisis is a #health emergency, and #DocsSpeakOut because we see its impact on our patients! pic.twitter.com/a3i3E9KrhD

— PSR Environment #ClimateStrike (@PSRenvironment) September 20, 2019

“Stop polluting our planet!” People of all ages have turned out at the #DC #ClimateStrike! #PSR supports the #YouthClimateStrike because as #health professionals, we see the impacts of #climatechange on our patients and our communities! pic.twitter.com/LNXQlkojjl

— PSR Environment #ClimateStrike (@PSRenvironment) September 20, 2019

Doctors and nurses are here for the #ClimateStrike in Seattle! We’re sharing a “climate action prescription” and standing with these courageous students. #seattleclimatewalkout #healthemergency pic.twitter.com/dQis1KJDnV

— Washington Physicians for Social Responsibility (@psr_washington) September 20, 2019

More great signs from #dcclimatestrike! Our planet is on fire, but so is our movement! We’re fired up demanding #ClimateAction now! #PSR health professionals support the #ClimateStrike because we see the #health impacts on our patients and our communities! pic.twitter.com/257L1AZut1

— PSR Environment #ClimateStrike (@PSRenvironment) September 20, 2019

There is #NoPlanetB! #PSR #health professionals support the #ClimateStrike because we are on the frontlines dealing with the impacts of #climatechange on our patients. Time to #UniteBehindTheScience– we have to #ActOnClimate now to avert the worst effects of the climate crisis! pic.twitter.com/7SvzcjSUjp

— PSR Environment #ClimateStrike (@PSRenvironment) September 20, 2019

Great photo of #ClimateStrikeDC by #PSR board member @SuriliSutaria! #ClimateStrike #ClimateChangesHealth #UniteBehindTheScience https://t.co/iNJ0naLTsT

— PSR Environment #ClimateStrike (@PSRenvironment) September 20, 2019

Great sign, Dr. @PinskyElizabeth! #DocsSpeakOut #ClimateStrikeMA pic.twitter.com/QDlIrYm8Av

— Greater Boston PSR (@gb_psr) September 20, 2019

Physicians and nurses for climate action! Standing with youth for #SeattleClimateWalkout today. #ClimateStrike #climatehealth #climatechangeshealth pic.twitter.com/dHF69UYkym

— Washington Physicians for Social Responsibility (@psr_washington) September 20, 2019

Ms. Sylvia @PhillyThrive https://t.co/eCvkaDV3Y1

— Philadelphia PSR (@PhilaPSR) September 20, 2019

‍⚕️ ‍⚕️I am so happy many #scientists in general & #physicians in particular are here in #NYC supporting #ClimateStrike #StrikeWithUs #ScienceNotSilence #climatehealth #onewelfare ✊ ⚫️ pic.twitter.com/XdmLKnjSpM

— Dr Núria Querol MD ︽✵︽ (@nuriaq) September 20, 2019

#PSR board members Drs. Robert Gould and Michael Martin of #SanFrancisco PSR support the #ClimateStrike along with fellow physicians! #DocsSpeakOut #ClimateChangesHealth pic.twitter.com/Vy6YJgXEgE

— PSR Environment #ClimateStrike (@PSRenvironment) September 20, 2019

More great pictures of the #PDXClimateStrike! #ClimateStrike #FridaysForFuture #schoolstrike4climate #portlandclimatestrike pic.twitter.com/mztN16Eaew

— Oregon PSR (@OregonPSR) September 20, 2019

WOW, the turnout in Downtown outside #Portland City Hall is incredible!! Seas of people are here to support the youth #ClimateStrike #FridaysforFuture #SchoolStrikeforClimate pic.twitter.com/iMw8e25QCA

— Oregon PSR (@OregonPSR) September 20, 2019

Full streets marching to city hall! #climatechangeshealth #ClimateStrike #seattleclimatewalkout pic.twitter.com/QjxyZMtNCj

— Washington Physicians for Social Responsibility (@psr_washington) September 20, 2019

PSR was also pleased to witness the important testimony of 16-year-old climate activist Greta Thunberg before Congress on September 18. Thunberg told lawmakers to listen to scientists and urged immediate action to respond to the climate crisis. View our live tweets and photos below.

Addressing @ClimateCrisis in the US #House, @GretaThunberg says there’s a 50% chance of escaping #ClimateCrisis. “How many of you would get into a plane if you knew it had a 50% chance of crashing? More to the point, would you put your #children on that plane?” #ActOnClimate pic.twitter.com/rdh7Dofv2I

— PSR Environment #ClimateStrike (@PSRenvironment) September 18, 2019

“The #USA is the world biggest producer of #carbon dioxide. It is also the only country to signal its strong intention of walking away from the #ParisClimateAccords.” –@GretaThunberg on need to #ActOnClimate @ClimateCrisis #ClimateCrisis #ClimateStrike pic.twitter.com/ojj5IBDtsB

— PSR Environment #ClimateStrike (@PSRenvironment) September 18, 2019

Addressing US #House @ClimateCrisis, @GretaThunberg calls the #ClimateCrisis “the biggest crisis humanity has ever faced.” We agree! This is a #health emergency- as health professionals, we witness the impact on our patients and our communities! #ClimateStrike #ActOnClimate pic.twitter.com/2bKrluoI3V

— PSR Environment #ClimateStrike (@PSRenvironment) September 18, 2019

PSR is proud to be standing with young #climate activists from around the country demanding bold action on the #ClimateCrisis! @USRepKCastor introduced @GretaThunberg as she prepared to testify before Congress @ClimateCrisis #ClimateStrike #StrikeWithUs #FridaysForFuture pic.twitter.com/aRvSHje2XS

— PSR Environment #ClimateStrike (@PSRenvironment) September 18, 2019

“We need to realize the urgency of this issue and treat it like the #emergency it is and not be afraid to do things that may not be popular”- @GretaThunberg urging Congress to be bold and #ActOnClimate. Thank you, Greta- the #ClimateCrisis is here, and it’s a #health emergency! pic.twitter.com/VwUdJHSmLj

— PSR Environment #ClimateStrike (@PSRenvironment) September 18, 2019

As @GretaThunberg said today, the #USA can and should lead on #ClimateAction. We put a man on the moon- if the #moonshot is achievable, so are bold #climate solutions- and human #health and survival is at stake. Thank you, Greta, for calling on Congress to #ActOnClimate! pic.twitter.com/IfcI53ocBh

— PSR Environment #ClimateStrike (@PSRenvironment) September 18, 2019

.@GretaThunberg on young people’s anxiety re #ClimateCrisis: “I used to feel like that. Then I started to do something, to take action instead of sitting in despair. And that gives your life meaning…you can really have impact-if not to save the world, to help you feel better.” pic.twitter.com/dxxSd5ONIi

— PSR Environment #ClimateStrike (@PSRenvironment) September 18, 2019