Watch: People's Climate March Takes Over Washington D.C.

WASHINGTON, DC — The People's Climate March took place in the nation's capital Saturday as thousands of demonstrators gathered to protest the Trump administration's position on environmental policies, as President Trump has reversed several Obama-era measures aimed at protecting the environment.

Demonstrators gathered in front of the Capitol Building at 11 a.m., in contingents that spelled out the values they share, march organizers said. Demonstrators from diverse groups and communities were present at the march along with scientists and climate change activists. Contingents at the march included indigenous communities, immigrants, groups that are already dealing with the affects of climate change, children and more.

Along with the main march in DC, several satellite marches were planned in cities across the country, much like the March for Science and the Tax Day March that took place during the two weekends prior to the climate march.

During the week of the march itself, the Trump administration has taken steps that are sure to enrage activists. On Friday, the president signed an executive order to expand offshore drilling for oil and gas, the same day that the Environmental Protection Agency said it was conducting an overhaul of its website, which included taken down a section devoted to the science of climate change.

The march takes place on Trump's 100th day in office and on the same day as the White House Correspondent's Dinner.

If you weren't at the march, you can catch up on the happenings courtesy Democracy Now.

You can watch the first part of the march below.

Patch will update this report.

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