Youths in South Carolina Demand Green Jobs and Climate Legislation

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The Palmetto Environmental Action Coalition (PEAC), a youth group from campuses across South Carolina, gathered at the steps of the South Carolina State House. They recorded messages to President Oba

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The Palmetto Environmental Action Coalition (PEAC), a youth group from campuses across South Carolina, gathered at the steps of the South Carolina State House. They recorded messages to President Obama, Senator Lindsey Graham and Senator Jim DeMint demanding climate change legislation and green job creation in South Carolina. Columbia, SC., USA. 21/11/2009.

The Palmetto Environmental Action Coalition (PEAC), a youth group from campuses across South Carolina gathered at the steps of the South Carolina State House this Saturday afternoon. They recorded messages to President Obama, Senator Lindsey Graham and Senator Jim DeMint demanding climate change legislation and green job creation in South Carolina. About 50 people were in attendance, holding up signs to passing cars. A small mock counter-protest group dressed as billionaires for coal, shouting slogans like 'More Coal, More Profit'. Speakers rallied the crowd, stressing the urgency of climate change and the consequences of inaction. Others pointed out the difference between renewable energy sources like wind and solar from 'clean' energy sources like nuclear.

The Palmetto Environmental Action Coalition (PEAC), a youth group from campuses across South Carolina, gathered at the steps of the South Carolina State House. They recorded messages to President Obama, Senator Lindsey Graham and Senator Jim DeMint demanding climate change legislation and green job creation in South Carolina. Columbia, SC., USA. 21/11/2009.

The Palmetto Environmental Action Coalition (PEAC), a youth group from campuses across South Carolina gathered at the steps of the South Carolina State House this Saturday afternoon. They recorded messages to President Obama, Senator Lindsey Graham and Senator Jim DeMint demanding climate change legislation and green job creation in South Carolina. About 50 people were in attendance, holding up signs to passing cars. A small mock counter-protest group dressed as billionaires for coal, shouting slogans like "More Coal, More Profit". Speakers rallied the crowd, stressing the urgency of climate change and the consequences of inaction. Others pointed out the difference between renewable energy sources like wind and solar from "clean" energy sources like nuclear.

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The Palmetto Environmental Action Coalition (PEAC), a youth group from campuses across South Carolina, gathered at the steps of the South Carolina State House. They recorded messages to President Obama, Senator Lindsey Graham and Senator Jim DeMint demanding climate change legislation and green job creation in South Carolina. Columbia, SC., USA. 21/11/2009.

The Palmetto Environmental Action Coalition (PEAC), a youth group from campuses across South Carolina gathered at the steps of the South Carolina State House this Saturday afternoon. They recorded messages to President Obama, Senator Lindsey Graham and Senator Jim DeMint demanding climate change legislation and green job creation in South Carolina. About 50 people were in attendance, holding up signs to passing cars. A small mock counter-protest group dressed as billionaires for coal, shouting slogans like 'More Coal, More Profit'. Speakers rallied the crowd, stressing the urgency of climate change and the consequences of inaction. Others pointed out the difference between renewable energy sources like wind and solar from 'clean' energy sources like nuclear.

The Palmetto Environmental Action Coalition (PEAC), a youth group from campuses across South Carolina, gathered at the steps of the South Carolina State House. They recorded messages to President Obama, Senator Lindsey Graham and Senator Jim DeMint demanding climate change legislation and green job creation in South Carolina. Columbia, SC., USA. 21/11/2009.

The Palmetto Environmental Action Coalition (PEAC), a youth group from campuses across South Carolina gathered at the steps of the South Carolina State House this Saturday afternoon. They recorded messages to President Obama, Senator Lindsey Graham and Senator Jim DeMint demanding climate change legislation and green job creation in South Carolina. About 50 people were in attendance, holding up signs to passing cars. A small mock counter-protest group dressed as billionaires for coal, shouting slogans like "More Coal, More Profit". Speakers rallied the crowd, stressing the urgency of climate change and the consequences of inaction. Others pointed out the difference between renewable energy sources like wind and solar from "clean" energy sources like nuclear.

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The Palmetto Environmental Action Coalition (PEAC), a youth group from campuses across South Carolina, gathered at the steps of the South Carolina State House. They recorded messages to President Obama, Senator Lindsey Graham and Senator Jim DeMint demanding climate change legislation and green job creation in South Carolina. Columbia, SC., USA. 21/11/2009.

The Palmetto Environmental Action Coalition (PEAC), a youth group from campuses across South Carolina gathered at the steps of the South Carolina State House this Saturday afternoon. They recorded messages to President Obama, Senator Lindsey Graham and Senator Jim DeMint demanding climate change legislation and green job creation in South Carolina. About 50 people were in attendance, holding up signs to passing cars. A small mock counter-protest group dressed as billionaires for coal, shouting slogans like 'More Coal, More Profit'. Speakers rallied the crowd, stressing the urgency of climate change and the consequences of inaction. Others pointed out the difference between renewable energy sources like wind and solar from 'clean' energy sources like nuclear.

The Palmetto Environmental Action Coalition (PEAC), a youth group from campuses across South Carolina, gathered at the steps of the South Carolina State House. They recorded messages to President Obama, Senator Lindsey Graham and Senator Jim DeMint demanding climate change legislation and green job creation in South Carolina. Columbia, SC., USA. 21/11/2009.

The Palmetto Environmental Action Coalition (PEAC), a youth group from campuses across South Carolina gathered at the steps of the South Carolina State House this Saturday afternoon. They recorded messages to President Obama, Senator Lindsey Graham and Senator Jim DeMint demanding climate change legislation and green job creation in South Carolina. About 50 people were in attendance, holding up signs to passing cars. A small mock counter-protest group dressed as billionaires for coal, shouting slogans like "More Coal, More Profit". Speakers rallied the crowd, stressing the urgency of climate change and the consequences of inaction. Others pointed out the difference between renewable energy sources like wind and solar from "clean" energy sources like nuclear.

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The Palmetto Environmental Action Coalition (PEAC), a youth group from campuses across South Carolina, gathered at the steps of the South Carolina State House. They recorded messages to President Obama, Senator Lindsey Graham and Senator Jim DeMint demanding climate change legislation and green job creation in South Carolina. Columbia, SC., USA. 21/11/2009.

The Palmetto Environmental Action Coalition (PEAC), a youth group from campuses across South Carolina gathered at the steps of the South Carolina State House this Saturday afternoon. They recorded messages to President Obama, Senator Lindsey Graham and Senator Jim DeMint demanding climate change legislation and green job creation in South Carolina. About 50 people were in attendance, holding up signs to passing cars. A small mock counter-protest group dressed as billionaires for coal, shouting slogans like 'More Coal, More Profit'. Speakers rallied the crowd, stressing the urgency of climate change and the consequences of inaction. Others pointed out the difference between renewable energy sources like wind and solar from 'clean' energy sources like nuclear.

The Palmetto Environmental Action Coalition (PEAC), a youth group from campuses across South Carolina, gathered at the steps of the South Carolina State House. They recorded messages to President Obama, Senator Lindsey Graham and Senator Jim DeMint demanding climate change legislation and green job creation in South Carolina. Columbia, SC., USA. 21/11/2009.

The Palmetto Environmental Action Coalition (PEAC), a youth group from campuses across South Carolina gathered at the steps of the South Carolina State House this Saturday afternoon. They recorded messages to President Obama, Senator Lindsey Graham and Senator Jim DeMint demanding climate change legislation and green job creation in South Carolina. About 50 people were in attendance, holding up signs to passing cars. A small mock counter-protest group dressed as billionaires for coal, shouting slogans like "More Coal, More Profit". Speakers rallied the crowd, stressing the urgency of climate change and the consequences of inaction. Others pointed out the difference between renewable energy sources like wind and solar from "clean" energy sources like nuclear.

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The Palmetto Environmental Action Coalition (PEAC), a youth group from campuses across South Carolina, gathered at the steps of the South Carolina State House. They recorded messages to President Obama, Senator Lindsey Graham and Senator Jim DeMint demanding climate change legislation and green job creation in South Carolina. Columbia, SC., USA. 21/11/2009.

The Palmetto Environmental Action Coalition (PEAC), a youth group from campuses across South Carolina gathered at the steps of the South Carolina State House this Saturday afternoon. They recorded messages to President Obama, Senator Lindsey Graham and Senator Jim DeMint demanding climate change legislation and green job creation in South Carolina. About 50 people were in attendance, holding up signs to passing cars. A small mock counter-protest group dressed as billionaires for coal, shouting slogans like 'More Coal, More Profit'. Speakers rallied the crowd, stressing the urgency of climate change and the consequences of inaction. Others pointed out the difference between renewable energy sources like wind and solar from 'clean' energy sources like nuclear.

The Palmetto Environmental Action Coalition (PEAC), a youth group from campuses across South Carolina, gathered at the steps of the South Carolina State House. They recorded messages to President Obama, Senator Lindsey Graham and Senator Jim DeMint demanding climate change legislation and green job creation in South Carolina. Columbia, SC., USA. 21/11/2009.

The Palmetto Environmental Action Coalition (PEAC), a youth group from campuses across South Carolina gathered at the steps of the South Carolina State House this Saturday afternoon. They recorded messages to President Obama, Senator Lindsey Graham and Senator Jim DeMint demanding climate change legislation and green job creation in South Carolina. About 50 people were in attendance, holding up signs to passing cars. A small mock counter-protest group dressed as billionaires for coal, shouting slogans like "More Coal, More Profit". Speakers rallied the crowd, stressing the urgency of climate change and the consequences of inaction. Others pointed out the difference between renewable energy sources like wind and solar from "clean" energy sources like nuclear.

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The Palmetto Environmental Action Coalition (PEAC), a youth group from campuses across South Carolina, gathered at the steps of the South Carolina State House. They recorded messages to President Obama, Senator Lindsey Graham and Senator Jim DeMint demanding climate change legislation and green job creation in South Carolina. Columbia, SC., USA. 21/11/2009.

The Palmetto Environmental Action Coalition (PEAC), a youth group from campuses across South Carolina gathered at the steps of the South Carolina State House this Saturday afternoon. They recorded messages to President Obama, Senator Lindsey Graham and Senator Jim DeMint demanding climate change legislation and green job creation in South Carolina. About 50 people were in attendance, holding up signs to passing cars. A small mock counter-protest group dressed as billionaires for coal, shouting slogans like 'More Coal, More Profit'. Speakers rallied the crowd, stressing the urgency of climate change and the consequences of inaction. Others pointed out the difference between renewable energy sources like wind and solar from 'clean' energy sources like nuclear.

The Palmetto Environmental Action Coalition (PEAC), a youth group from campuses across South Carolina, gathered at the steps of the South Carolina State House. They recorded messages to President Obama, Senator Lindsey Graham and Senator Jim DeMint demanding climate change legislation and green job creation in South Carolina. Columbia, SC., USA. 21/11/2009.

The Palmetto Environmental Action Coalition (PEAC), a youth group from campuses across South Carolina gathered at the steps of the South Carolina State House this Saturday afternoon. They recorded messages to President Obama, Senator Lindsey Graham and Senator Jim DeMint demanding climate change legislation and green job creation in South Carolina. About 50 people were in attendance, holding up signs to passing cars. A small mock counter-protest group dressed as billionaires for coal, shouting slogans like "More Coal, More Profit". Speakers rallied the crowd, stressing the urgency of climate change and the consequences of inaction. Others pointed out the difference between renewable energy sources like wind and solar from "clean" energy sources like nuclear.

ID: 184405

The Palmetto Environmental Action Coalition (PEAC), a youth group from campuses across South Carolina, gathered at the steps of the South Carolina State House. They recorded messages to President Obama, Senator Lindsey Graham and Senator Jim DeMint demanding climate change legislation and green job creation in South Carolina. Columbia, SC., USA. 21/11/2009.

The Palmetto Environmental Action Coalition (PEAC), a youth group from campuses across South Carolina gathered at the steps of the South Carolina State House this Saturday afternoon. They recorded messages to President Obama, Senator Lindsey Graham and Senator Jim DeMint demanding climate change legislation and green job creation in South Carolina. About 50 people were in attendance, holding up signs to passing cars. A small mock counter-protest group dressed as billionaires for coal, shouting slogans like 'More Coal, More Profit'. Speakers rallied the crowd, stressing the urgency of climate change and the consequences of inaction. Others pointed out the difference between renewable energy sources like wind and solar from 'clean' energy sources like nuclear.

The Palmetto Environmental Action Coalition (PEAC), a youth group from campuses across South Carolina, gathered at the steps of the South Carolina State House. They recorded messages to President Obama, Senator Lindsey Graham and Senator Jim DeMint demanding climate change legislation and green job creation in South Carolina. Columbia, SC., USA. 21/11/2009.

The Palmetto Environmental Action Coalition (PEAC), a youth group from campuses across South Carolina gathered at the steps of the South Carolina State House this Saturday afternoon. They recorded messages to President Obama, Senator Lindsey Graham and Senator Jim DeMint demanding climate change legislation and green job creation in South Carolina. About 50 people were in attendance, holding up signs to passing cars. A small mock counter-protest group dressed as billionaires for coal, shouting slogans like "More Coal, More Profit". Speakers rallied the crowd, stressing the urgency of climate change and the consequences of inaction. Others pointed out the difference between renewable energy sources like wind and solar from "clean" energy sources like nuclear.

ID: 184408

The Palmetto Environmental Action Coalition (PEAC), a youth group from campuses across South Carolina, gathered at the steps of the South Carolina State House. They recorded messages to President Obama, Senator Lindsey Graham and Senator Jim DeMint demanding climate change legislation and green job creation in South Carolina. Columbia, SC., USA. 21/11/2009.

The Palmetto Environmental Action Coalition (PEAC), a youth group from campuses across South Carolina gathered at the steps of the South Carolina State House this Saturday afternoon. They recorded messages to President Obama, Senator Lindsey Graham and Senator Jim DeMint demanding climate change legislation and green job creation in South Carolina. About 50 people were in attendance, holding up signs to passing cars. A small mock counter-protest group dressed as billionaires for coal, shouting slogans like 'More Coal, More Profit'. Speakers rallied the crowd, stressing the urgency of climate change and the consequences of inaction. Others pointed out the difference between renewable energy sources like wind and solar from 'clean' energy sources like nuclear.

The Palmetto Environmental Action Coalition (PEAC), a youth group from campuses across South Carolina, gathered at the steps of the South Carolina State House. They recorded messages to President Obama, Senator Lindsey Graham and Senator Jim DeMint demanding climate change legislation and green job creation in South Carolina. Columbia, SC., USA. 21/11/2009.

The Palmetto Environmental Action Coalition (PEAC), a youth group from campuses across South Carolina gathered at the steps of the South Carolina State House this Saturday afternoon. They recorded messages to President Obama, Senator Lindsey Graham and Senator Jim DeMint demanding climate change legislation and green job creation in South Carolina. About 50 people were in attendance, holding up signs to passing cars. A small mock counter-protest group dressed as billionaires for coal, shouting slogans like "More Coal, More Profit". Speakers rallied the crowd, stressing the urgency of climate change and the consequences of inaction. Others pointed out the difference between renewable energy sources like wind and solar from "clean" energy sources like nuclear.

ID: 184409

The Palmetto Environmental Action Coalition (PEAC), a youth group from campuses across South Carolina, gathered at the steps of the South Carolina State House. They recorded messages to President Obama, Senator Lindsey Graham and Senator Jim DeMint demanding climate change legislation and green job creation in South Carolina. Columbia, SC., USA. 21/11/2009.

The Palmetto Environmental Action Coalition (PEAC), a youth group from campuses across South Carolina gathered at the steps of the South Carolina State House this Saturday afternoon. They recorded messages to President Obama, Senator Lindsey Graham and Senator Jim DeMint demanding climate change legislation and green job creation in South Carolina. About 50 people were in attendance, holding up signs to passing cars. A small mock counter-protest group dressed as billionaires for coal, shouting slogans like 'More Coal, More Profit'. Speakers rallied the crowd, stressing the urgency of climate change and the consequences of inaction. Others pointed out the difference between renewable energy sources like wind and solar from 'clean' energy sources like nuclear.

The Palmetto Environmental Action Coalition (PEAC), a youth group from campuses across South Carolina, gathered at the steps of the South Carolina State House. They recorded messages to President Obama, Senator Lindsey Graham and Senator Jim DeMint demanding climate change legislation and green job creation in South Carolina. Columbia, SC., USA. 21/11/2009.

The Palmetto Environmental Action Coalition (PEAC), a youth group from campuses across South Carolina gathered at the steps of the South Carolina State House this Saturday afternoon. They recorded messages to President Obama, Senator Lindsey Graham and Senator Jim DeMint demanding climate change legislation and green job creation in South Carolina. About 50 people were in attendance, holding up signs to passing cars. A small mock counter-protest group dressed as billionaires for coal, shouting slogans like "More Coal, More Profit". Speakers rallied the crowd, stressing the urgency of climate change and the consequences of inaction. Others pointed out the difference between renewable energy sources like wind and solar from "clean" energy sources like nuclear.

ID: 184410

The Palmetto Environmental Action Coalition (PEAC), a youth group from campuses across South Carolina, gathered at the steps of the South Carolina State House. They recorded messages to President Obama, Senator Lindsey Graham and Senator Jim DeMint demanding climate change legislation and green job creation in South Carolina. Columbia, SC., USA. 21/11/2009.

The Palmetto Environmental Action Coalition (PEAC), a youth group from campuses across South Carolina gathered at the steps of the South Carolina State House this Saturday afternoon. They recorded messages to President Obama, Senator Lindsey Graham and Senator Jim DeMint demanding climate change legislation and green job creation in South Carolina. About 50 people were in attendance, holding up signs to passing cars. A small mock counter-protest group dressed as billionaires for coal, shouting slogans like 'More Coal, More Profit'. Speakers rallied the crowd, stressing the urgency of climate change and the consequences of inaction. Others pointed out the difference between renewable energy sources like wind and solar from 'clean' energy sources like nuclear.

The Palmetto Environmental Action Coalition (PEAC), a youth group from campuses across South Carolina, gathered at the steps of the South Carolina State House. They recorded messages to President Obama, Senator Lindsey Graham and Senator Jim DeMint demanding climate change legislation and green job creation in South Carolina. Columbia, SC., USA. 21/11/2009.

The Palmetto Environmental Action Coalition (PEAC), a youth group from campuses across South Carolina gathered at the steps of the South Carolina State House this Saturday afternoon. They recorded messages to President Obama, Senator Lindsey Graham and Senator Jim DeMint demanding climate change legislation and green job creation in South Carolina. About 50 people were in attendance, holding up signs to passing cars. A small mock counter-protest group dressed as billionaires for coal, shouting slogans like "More Coal, More Profit". Speakers rallied the crowd, stressing the urgency of climate change and the consequences of inaction. Others pointed out the difference between renewable energy sources like wind and solar from "clean" energy sources like nuclear.

ID: 184403

The Palmetto Environmental Action Coalition (PEAC), a youth group from campuses across South Carolina, gathered at the steps of the South Carolina State House. They recorded messages to President Obama, Senator Lindsey Graham and Senator Jim DeMint demanding climate change legislation and green job creation in South Carolina. Columbia, SC., USA. 21/11/2009.

The Palmetto Environmental Action Coalition (PEAC), a youth group from campuses across South Carolina gathered at the steps of the South Carolina State House this Saturday afternoon. They recorded messages to President Obama, Senator Lindsey Graham and Senator Jim DeMint demanding climate change legislation and green job creation in South Carolina. About 50 people were in attendance, holding up signs to passing cars. A small mock counter-protest group dressed as billionaires for coal, shouting slogans like 'More Coal, More Profit'. Speakers rallied the crowd, stressing the urgency of climate change and the consequences of inaction. Others pointed out the difference between renewable energy sources like wind and solar from 'clean' energy sources like nuclear.

The Palmetto Environmental Action Coalition (PEAC), a youth group from campuses across South Carolina, gathered at the steps of the South Carolina State House. They recorded messages to President Obama, Senator Lindsey Graham and Senator Jim DeMint demanding climate change legislation and green job creation in South Carolina. Columbia, SC., USA. 21/11/2009.

The Palmetto Environmental Action Coalition (PEAC), a youth group from campuses across South Carolina gathered at the steps of the South Carolina State House this Saturday afternoon. They recorded messages to President Obama, Senator Lindsey Graham and Senator Jim DeMint demanding climate change legislation and green job creation in South Carolina. About 50 people were in attendance, holding up signs to passing cars. A small mock counter-protest group dressed as billionaires for coal, shouting slogans like "More Coal, More Profit". Speakers rallied the crowd, stressing the urgency of climate change and the consequences of inaction. Others pointed out the difference between renewable energy sources like wind and solar from "clean" energy sources like nuclear.

ID: 184412

The Palmetto Environmental Action Coalition (PEAC), a youth group from campuses across South Carolina, gathered at the steps of the South Carolina State House. They recorded messages to President Obama, Senator Lindsey Graham and Senator Jim DeMint demanding climate change legislation and green job creation in South Carolina. Columbia, SC., USA. 21/11/2009.

The Palmetto Environmental Action Coalition (PEAC), a youth group from campuses across South Carolina gathered at the steps of the South Carolina State House this Saturday afternoon. They recorded messages to President Obama, Senator Lindsey Graham and Senator Jim DeMint demanding climate change legislation and green job creation in South Carolina. About 50 people were in attendance, holding up signs to passing cars. A small mock counter-protest group dressed as billionaires for coal, shouting slogans like 'More Coal, More Profit'. Speakers rallied the crowd, stressing the urgency of climate change and the consequences of inaction. Others pointed out the difference between renewable energy sources like wind and solar from 'clean' energy sources like nuclear.

The Palmetto Environmental Action Coalition (PEAC), a youth group from campuses across South Carolina, gathered at the steps of the South Carolina State House. They recorded messages to President Obama, Senator Lindsey Graham and Senator Jim DeMint demanding climate change legislation and green job creation in South Carolina. Columbia, SC., USA. 21/11/2009.

The Palmetto Environmental Action Coalition (PEAC), a youth group from campuses across South Carolina gathered at the steps of the South Carolina State House this Saturday afternoon. They recorded messages to President Obama, Senator Lindsey Graham and Senator Jim DeMint demanding climate change legislation and green job creation in South Carolina. About 50 people were in attendance, holding up signs to passing cars. A small mock counter-protest group dressed as billionaires for coal, shouting slogans like "More Coal, More Profit". Speakers rallied the crowd, stressing the urgency of climate change and the consequences of inaction. Others pointed out the difference between renewable energy sources like wind and solar from "clean" energy sources like nuclear.

ID: 184413

The Palmetto Environmental Action Coalition (PEAC), a youth group from campuses across South Carolina, gathered at the steps of the South Carolina State House. They recorded messages to President Obama, Senator Lindsey Graham and Senator Jim DeMint demanding climate change legislation and green job creation in South Carolina. Columbia, SC., USA. 21/11/2009.

The Palmetto Environmental Action Coalition (PEAC), a youth group from campuses across South Carolina gathered at the steps of the South Carolina State House this Saturday afternoon. They recorded messages to President Obama, Senator Lindsey Graham and Senator Jim DeMint demanding climate change legislation and green job creation in South Carolina. About 50 people were in attendance, holding up signs to passing cars. A small mock counter-protest group dressed as billionaires for coal, shouting slogans like 'More Coal, More Profit'. Speakers rallied the crowd, stressing the urgency of climate change and the consequences of inaction. Others pointed out the difference between renewable energy sources like wind and solar from 'clean' energy sources like nuclear.

The Palmetto Environmental Action Coalition (PEAC), a youth group from campuses across South Carolina, gathered at the steps of the South Carolina State House. They recorded messages to President Obama, Senator Lindsey Graham and Senator Jim DeMint demanding climate change legislation and green job creation in South Carolina. Columbia, SC., USA. 21/11/2009.

The Palmetto Environmental Action Coalition (PEAC), a youth group from campuses across South Carolina gathered at the steps of the South Carolina State House this Saturday afternoon. They recorded messages to President Obama, Senator Lindsey Graham and Senator Jim DeMint demanding climate change legislation and green job creation in South Carolina. About 50 people were in attendance, holding up signs to passing cars. A small mock counter-protest group dressed as billionaires for coal, shouting slogans like "More Coal, More Profit". Speakers rallied the crowd, stressing the urgency of climate change and the consequences of inaction. Others pointed out the difference between renewable energy sources like wind and solar from "clean" energy sources like nuclear.

ID: 184414

The Palmetto Environmental Action Coalition (PEAC), a youth group from campuses across South Carolina, gathered at the steps of the South Carolina State House. They recorded messages to President Obama, Senator Lindsey Graham and Senator Jim DeMint demanding climate change legislation and green job creation in South Carolina. Columbia, SC., USA. 21/11/2009.

The Palmetto Environmental Action Coalition (PEAC), a youth group from campuses across South Carolina gathered at the steps of the South Carolina State House this Saturday afternoon. They recorded messages to President Obama, Senator Lindsey Graham and Senator Jim DeMint demanding climate change legislation and green job creation in South Carolina. About 50 people were in attendance, holding up signs to passing cars. A small mock counter-protest group dressed as billionaires for coal, shouting slogans like 'More Coal, More Profit'. Speakers rallied the crowd, stressing the urgency of climate change and the consequences of inaction. Others pointed out the difference between renewable energy sources like wind and solar from 'clean' energy sources like nuclear.

The Palmetto Environmental Action Coalition (PEAC), a youth group from campuses across South Carolina, gathered at the steps of the South Carolina State House. They recorded messages to President Obama, Senator Lindsey Graham and Senator Jim DeMint demanding climate change legislation and green job creation in South Carolina. Columbia, SC., USA. 21/11/2009.

The Palmetto Environmental Action Coalition (PEAC), a youth group from campuses across South Carolina gathered at the steps of the South Carolina State House this Saturday afternoon. They recorded messages to President Obama, Senator Lindsey Graham and Senator Jim DeMint demanding climate change legislation and green job creation in South Carolina. About 50 people were in attendance, holding up signs to passing cars. A small mock counter-protest group dressed as billionaires for coal, shouting slogans like "More Coal, More Profit". Speakers rallied the crowd, stressing the urgency of climate change and the consequences of inaction. Others pointed out the difference between renewable energy sources like wind and solar from "clean" energy sources like nuclear.

ID: 184415

The Palmetto Environmental Action Coalition (PEAC), a youth group from campuses across South Carolina, gathered at the steps of the South Carolina State House. They recorded messages to President Obama, Senator Lindsey Graham and Senator Jim DeMint demanding climate change legislation and green job creation in South Carolina. Columbia, SC., USA. 21/11/2009.

The Palmetto Environmental Action Coalition (PEAC), a youth group from campuses across South Carolina gathered at the steps of the South Carolina State House this Saturday afternoon. They recorded messages to President Obama, Senator Lindsey Graham and Senator Jim DeMint demanding climate change legislation and green job creation in South Carolina. About 50 people were in attendance, holding up signs to passing cars. A small mock counter-protest group dressed as billionaires for coal, shouting slogans like 'More Coal, More Profit'. Speakers rallied the crowd, stressing the urgency of climate change and the consequences of inaction. Others pointed out the difference between renewable energy sources like wind and solar from 'clean' energy sources like nuclear.

The Palmetto Environmental Action Coalition (PEAC), a youth group from campuses across South Carolina, gathered at the steps of the South Carolina State House. They recorded messages to President Obama, Senator Lindsey Graham and Senator Jim DeMint demanding climate change legislation and green job creation in South Carolina. Columbia, SC., USA. 21/11/2009.

The Palmetto Environmental Action Coalition (PEAC), a youth group from campuses across South Carolina gathered at the steps of the South Carolina State House this Saturday afternoon. They recorded messages to President Obama, Senator Lindsey Graham and Senator Jim DeMint demanding climate change legislation and green job creation in South Carolina. About 50 people were in attendance, holding up signs to passing cars. A small mock counter-protest group dressed as billionaires for coal, shouting slogans like "More Coal, More Profit". Speakers rallied the crowd, stressing the urgency of climate change and the consequences of inaction. Others pointed out the difference between renewable energy sources like wind and solar from "clean" energy sources like nuclear.

ID: 184416

The Palmetto Environmental Action Coalition (PEAC), a youth group from campuses across South Carolina, gathered at the steps of the South Carolina State House. They recorded messages to President Obama, Senator Lindsey Graham and Senator Jim DeMint demanding climate change legislation and green job creation in South Carolina. Columbia, SC., USA. 21/11/2009.

The Palmetto Environmental Action Coalition (PEAC), a youth group from campuses across South Carolina gathered at the steps of the South Carolina State House this Saturday afternoon. They recorded messages to President Obama, Senator Lindsey Graham and Senator Jim DeMint demanding climate change legislation and green job creation in South Carolina. About 50 people were in attendance, holding up signs to passing cars. A small mock counter-protest group dressed as billionaires for coal, shouting slogans like "More Coal, More Profit". Speakers rallied the crowd, stressing the urgency of climate change and the consequences of inaction. Others pointed out the difference between renewable energy sources like wind and solar from "clean" energy sources like nuclear.

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