Climate activists rally in Argentina on Earth Day

Argentine environmental groups took to the streets of Buenos Aires on Friday to commemorate Earth Day 2022, claiming for public policies to help reduce the impact of climate change.

The thousands of demonstrators, most of them young people, advanced toward the National Congress. Among their demands were the elimination of the fracking oil exploitation system, which they say threatens water sources.

The protesters also called for legislation to protect wetlands, which are constantly endangered by fires and illegal cattle ranching. Activists urged on the international community to be held fairly accountable in the face of the climate crisis.