Thousands of environmental activists marched in Washington Sunday to protest plans for the Keystone XL pipeline.
Organizers of “Forward on Climate,” who planned the event, told Reuters about 35,000 people from 30 states protested in the cold weather in what they said was the biggest climate rally in U.S. history.
If it gets government approval, Keystone would carry oil from Canada to refiners in Texas.
Supporters say the pipeline could create 20,000 jobs, but opponents say the environmental risk is too great.
Protesters also said that President Barack Obama should put a stop on the pipeline to honor his inaugural pledge to act on climate change.
Some famous protesters on hand included actresses Rosario Dawnson and Evangeline Lilly, as well as hedge fund manager and environmentalist Tom Steyer.
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