Thursday, November 15, 5:30 pm: Candlelight Vigil for California Wildfire Victims in Front of DC Council

Group connects the dots to climate change; calls for strong local climate action

WASHINGTON, DC — On Thursday, November 15 at 5:30pm, climate advocates with the DC Climate Coalition will hold a candlelight vigil outside the DC Council building honoring the victims of the California wildfires. The group will gather not only to honor the dead and missing in California but to raise awareness of what municipalities and states nationwide can do to address the issue of climate change.

WHAT: Candlelight Vigil for California Victims and Climate Action

WHERE: In front of the Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Ave NW

WHEN: Thursday, November 15, 5:30pm

Multiple wildfires are still raging in California, including one that has killed at least 42 people in the town of Paradise, becoming the deadliest wildfire in California’s history. Wildfires are only expected to get worse with global warming, with hotter temperatures and less rainfall. The advocates will call on local and regional officials to lead the way on climate change, including by the DC Council passing the “Clean Energy DC Act.”