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Thousands of Peruvians march in support of action on climate change: call for renewable energy

‘The water is ours’: thousands in march at Lima climate forum SBS World News, 11 Dec 14 Thousands of Peruvians have marched through the streets of Lima in support of policies to limit greenhouse gases as climate talks grind on. Thousands of people have marched in central Lima against the abuse of earth’s resources, urging ministers haggling over a world climate deal to ensure a global switch to 100 per cent clean energy by 2050.

Students, environmentalists, workers, women’s defenders, anti-poverty activists and indigenous groups joined the “People’s Climate March” in the Peruvian capital on Wednesday, chanting “Water yes, gold no!” and “The water is ours!”

The colourful line of festive demonstrators snaked its way through the city, accompanied by rhythmic drumming and brass bands.

Police estimated the crowd at about 1800 people, but AFP witnessed many times that and organisers said about 15,000 turned out……http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/2014/12/11/water-ours-thousands-march-lima-climate-forum

December 13, 2014 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | general