Update: On Thursday afternoon, the location of the event was changed from the Ped Mall to the intersection of N Dubuque Street and Iowa Avenue in downtown Iowa City.
Greta Thunberg, the 16-year-old Swedish activist who has become an international leader in the fight against climate change, will be in Iowa City on Friday. She will join local activists in the Iowa City Student Climate Strike for an event on the Ped Mall.
This Friday I’m happy to say that I’ll join the climate strike in Iowa City! #FridaysForFuture #ClimateStrike #schoolstrike4climate https://t.co/BZwpgFLlqO
— Greta Thunberg (@GretaThunberg) October 2, 2019
The Iowa City Student Climate Strike is led by City High classmates Massimo Biggers and Alex Howe (who were Southeast Junior High students when they began their demonstrations). The pair have cited Thunberg as an inspiration for their activism. The group has pushed the city, the Iowa City Community School District and the University of Iowa to adopt clean energy practices and to carefully consider the climate impact of their policies.
Thunberg came to the United States to address the United Nations Climate Action Summit. The event on the Ped Mall will be at noon on Friday.
Cool.
Where is the ped mall and where would you suggest parking. I am handicapped.
Christine Sackett, I would say park in the ramp by the Old Capitol Town Center (type Old capitol town center Iowa City into Google for directions. The Ped Mall is easily accessible from there, just across the street.
The ped mall is the area between Dubuque St. from Washington St. to Burlington St. and College St. from Clinton St. to Linn St. Instead of roads, it is an area for pedestrians only.
The closest parking ramp is on the NE corner of Burlington St. & Dubuque St. I hope you can come!
We have so many handicapped spots I’d not worry over much
what time please?
Noon on Friday.
I feel like this needs to be moved to the Pentacrest to accommodate the crowd. With school being out that day, there should be a large turnout.
If all of you people are falling for this bullshit global warming/climate hoax, then this great country will be in for a world of hurt! All you people are being played like a cheap violin!
Yeah, right, back on your meds dude
It’s not just about climate change; It’s about taking better care of our world, which means taking better care of ourselves and others. As well as understanding we’re not the only living things on this planet and taking that into consideration when we make decisions.
If we’re being played, someone must be the player, and players have goals. Who benefits from convincing the world that the weather is changing if it’s not? Your conspiracy theory makes no sense.
Russell, a recommendation if you’re interested, is the ability to step back and hold two opposing views on any subject or situation. This way allows you to have more energy for yourself and your life. Otherwise you’re draining you’re energy by defending one point of view. Try it!
I’ll be there; I’m a big fan. I’ll probably walk if it isn’t raining.
LOCATION CHANGE:
The IC Climate Strike with Greta Thunberg has been moved down the block to:
Dubuque Street and Iowa Ave. Intersection
Friday, 12 noon, October 4th
A stage is planned and traffic will be blocked on these two roadways. Handicapped parking is available in a city parking ramp one block south on Iowa Ave.
If she were the conspiracy person you think she is then do you really think the rich would want to have to do things clearer? Yeah they would jump for joy at having to stop hurting the planet. So smart guys, good using your heads.