A spirited throng of youthful climate activists took to the streets of San Francisco Friday to demand action on several environmental fronts, including the clean-up of toxic soils on Treasure Island and in Bayview Hunters Point.
"The goal is to recenter Earth Day to focus on frontline communities affected by environmental justice issues, in particular in Bay View Hunters Point and Treasure Island -- both have toxic and radioactive contamination with high levels of cancer and respiratory illnesses," said Ashley Song, youth and community organizer with Greenaction for Health and Environmental Justice.
The march kicked off at U.N. Plaza, headed down Market Street and then along Turk, through the Tenderloin and then to City Hall, where the crowd listened to speakers, watched dancers and were fed snacks provided by the group 1000 Grandmothers for Future Generations. "We're fighting for a seat at the table because we've been fighting this for far too long and there are numerous projects currently going on in Bayview Hunters Point," said Lilla Pittman, a neighborhood resident and dance coach whose troupe also performed at the event.
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