Thirty years ago, 20 million Americans across the country rallied for the first time in peaceful demonstrations in favor of environmental reform known as Earth Day.
Today, as the Trump administration slashes the EPA and denies climate change, more than 190 countries made their voices heard in the March for Science. Those who couldn’t make it to the streets, took to social media. Among those famous names speaking out: Leonardo DiCaprio, the Clintons and Pope Francis.
“Lord, bring healing to our lives, that we may protect the world and not prey on it, that we may sow beauty, not pollution and destruction,” the leader of the Roman Catholic Church wrote.
Chelsea Clinton chose to take a pop culture-friendly look at the events, commenting on a sign one marcher was carrying that tweaked a quote from “The Princess Bride.”
And Leonard DiCaprio, known as much for his environmental activism as for his acting, merely tweeted “get informed.”
Here are but a few of the notable figures who joined in on this day of awareness.
This Earth Day we need a greater sense of global responsibility based on our belonging to one human family.
— Dalai Lama (@DalaiLama) April 22, 2017
Lord, bring healing to our lives, that we may protect the world and not prey on it, that we may sow beauty, not pollution and destruction.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) April 22, 2017
This #EarthDay, get informed. https://t.co/hXDNTqqIIU
— Leonardo DiCaprio (@LeoDiCaprio) April 22, 2017
Sending love and gratitude to everyone at the #MarchForScience today!!!!! Thank you for standing up for TRUTH.
— kerry washington (@kerrywashington) April 22, 2017
#PeterCapaldi signature when he was asked why he was on the #ScienceMarch ! #DoctorWho pic.twitter.com/lRWVyKOLQ5
— Doctor Who News ✨ (@doctorwhosource) April 22, 2017
Go marchers go! #marchforscience
Happy Earth day everyone. ? #MakeEarthGreatAgain— Connie Britton (@conniebritton) April 22, 2017
Keeping the earth clean, healthy and safe isn't a political issue. It's our duty to the next generation. #HAPPYEARTHDAY pic.twitter.com/mW8rntguh0
— Josh Gad (@joshgad) April 22, 2017
#EarthDay! The day we remember the infinite blessings the planet has bestowed on us, the most ungrateful of all her species!
— bettemidler (@BetteMidler) April 22, 2017
https://twitter.com/Racheldoesstuff/status/855422332466102272
A shout out to all those today who #MarchForScience. The truth is out there. Embrace it. Cherish it. Protect it.
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) April 22, 2017
welcoming in earth day like, "ain't every day about this beautiful mama?!" https://t.co/JqEFtks8h0
— Shailene Woodley (@shailenewoodley) April 22, 2017
https://twitter.com/kumailn/status/855859375264497664
Today, we're at the #MarchForScience promoting the progress of science and the useful arts of engineering. pic.twitter.com/VJJKSMahD3
— Bill Nye (@BillNye) April 22, 2017
My next film is about science and earth. Celebrating today's #MarchforScience + #EarthDay with @ClintSmithIII's gem. pic.twitter.com/e8KBS5AaH3
— Ava DuVernay (@ava) April 22, 2017
Thousands across the U.S. and the globe march for science in defiance of Trump https://t.co/C8HrSJjeFw # via @HuffPostPol
— Mark Ruffalo (@MarkRuffalo) April 22, 2017
You're a flower on this beautiful planet ? https://t.co/netVrgnrw8
— KATY PERRY (@katyperry) April 22, 2017
THIS is so Beautiful #MarchForScience https://t.co/lusZ2CnoRp
— Debra Messing✍? (@DebraMessing) April 22, 2017