PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Several hundred science supporters in Providence have joined others in rallies around the world to promote the importance of science and defend it against political interference including proposed federal budget cuts.
The March for Science in Providence was one of more than 500 worldwide events Saturday that coincided with Earth Day.
Scientists, students and research advocates were among the crowd that gathered at the State House and marched downtown on a rainy day. Many held colorful signs with colorful sayings including “Make America Smart Again” and “Climate Change is for Real Not a Hoax.”
Organizers say the march was designed as a nonpartisan celebration of scientific knowledge. But many participants were critical of the Trump administration for climate change skepticism and proposed budget cuts to scientific causes.
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