Lawmakers talk climate for Earth Day, Science March

A chorus of lawmakers on Saturday marked Earth Day by voicing their concerns over climate change and the environment, with some even choosing to join the March for Science. 

Activists, scientists and celebrities are gathering across the globe, and in Washington D.C. Saturday, in honor of Earth Day with a March for Science. The protest is designed to send a message to lawmakers and President Trump.

{mosads}Early Saturday morning a number of lawmakers had already taken to social media to share their thoughts on Earth Day and the Science March. 

+@RepDonBeyer is fired up for @ScienceMarchDC pic.twitter.com/qsNevPP1dr

— BlackPhysicists (@BlackPhysicists) April 22, 2017

This #EarthDay reaffirm our commitment to protecting environment & appreciate unique #SouthJersey natural treasures https://t.co/9LQXVbqcQZ

— Frank LoBiondo (@RepLoBiondo) April 22, 2017

Ranking Member @RepEBJ ready to #marchforscience w/ scientists & all advocates, educators, & supporters of science! https://t.co/r0veLTe7wf pic.twitter.com/uRJcNyYWaK

— Science Committee (@SciCmteDems) April 22, 2017

Supporting science with my fellow Marylanders. #ScienceMarch #EarthDay pic.twitter.com/ao1GbXysEO

— Senator Ben Cardin (@SenatorCardin) April 22, 2017

Gutting #EPA science & clean air & water rules comes from cynical KNOW-NOTHING, ANTI-SCIENCE leadership. #EarthDay #ScienceMarch

— Sen. Patrick Leahy (@SenatorLeahy) April 22, 2017

To Wisconsinites joining the #MarchForScience today – in the words of our state’s motto – Forward! pic.twitter.com/VqaVOPXJJW

— Sen. Tammy Baldwin (@SenatorBaldwin) April 22, 2017

On #EarthDay, standing with those who #getoutside & enjoy National Parks – admission is free all weekend. #FindYourPark #NationalParkWeek

— Michael F. Bennet (@SenBennetCO) April 22, 2017

This #EarthDay I joined @Fox32 to discuss the importance of addressing global climate change. https://t.co/eDp5KWoSZL

— Rep. Brad Schneider (@RepSchneider) April 22, 2017

Happy #EarthDay! As people participate in the #MarchforScience today, I encourage everyone to stay active in taking a stand beyond today. pic.twitter.com/4OF1Sdu8Lz

— US Rep E.B.Johnson (@RepEBJ) April 22, 2017

Gearing up for the #marchforscience at @aaas. #sciencematters pic.twitter.com/wyLUgH0tBb

— Bill Foster (@RepBillFoster) April 22, 2017

Today we march for #science. Let us be guided by evidence & facts, wherever they may lead. #sciencematters #factsmatter

— Paul Tonko (@RepPaulTonko) April 22, 2017

As 500 cities around the world #MarchforScience, a lesson to the GOP—science is not up for debate. Empirical evidence > #AlternativeFacts

— Rep. Nydia Velazquez (@NydiaVelazquez) April 22, 2017

.@RepDonBeyer speaks to those attending the #ScienceMarch in DC pic.twitter.com/nATsyB90Pj

— Joseph Gruber (@JosephGruber) April 22, 2017