Climate Protesters Block DC Interstate During Morning Rush Hour

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Protesters blocked an interstate leading into Washington, DC, during morning commute hours on Friday, October 7, according to the DC Police.

The climate activists were demanding that President Joe Biden declare a climate emergency, according to a reporter on the scene.

Video posted by Hunter Petit on Friday shows protesters sitting on I-395 in Washington.

Police said that the roadway was clear later in the morning. Credit: Hunter Petit via Storyful

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