Thousands Converge: Demand Action from Obama to Avoid 'Climate Disaster'

Jon Queally @ Common Dreams - Following a rally on the National Mall, the gathered crowd— estimated between 35,000 to more than 50,000 people—began a march towards the White House just before 2:00 PM ET.

Though President Obama is away for the weekend at a private golf resort in Florida—playing a round with Tiger Woods no less—the campaigners hope their numbers show the growing ranks of the climate justice movement.  Read more.