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Crowd gathers for Forward on Climate Keystone XL protest in Washington, D.C.: slideshow

From #ForwardOnClimate website: view of Keystone XL protest in Washington
ACE Youth Reps  at #ForwardOnClimate
Photos in slideshow posted by Occupy Wall Street, ACE Youth Reps and Forward on Climate on Twitter of crowds gathering for Keystone XL protest at White House

The reports are coming in from 350.org, as thousands gather in Washington, D.C. to protest the Keystone XL pipeline and urge Obama to fight against climate change.

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 At 10 a.m. this morning, the 350.0rg team reported that,
 

The big day is here in DC -- for hours now, people have been streaming into Washington to prepare for what looks to be the largest climate rally in US history.

Photo of KXL protest via @350

Photo via @350

Follow tweets about the event at #ForwardOnClimate.

 

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