Thousands are marching around the world in opposition to a culture of "alternative facts" and in support of evidence-based policy, according to March for Science Ireland.
Hundreds gathered outside The Dáil today at the March for Science rally. The march takes place on Earth day which demonstrates support for environmental protection.
Today's @ScienceMarchIE turn out. #ScienceMarchIE #marchforscience #Dublin pic.twitter.com/A2eJGd80kB
— Darragh Doyle (@darraghdoyle) April 22, 2017
March For Science is an international initiative to stand up for science and evidence in the face of an alarming trend toward discrediting scientific consensus and restricting scientific discovery.
Ben Franklin is ready to #marchforscience! #whyilovephilly pic.twitter.com/A22qVg6HIM
— Philly Science March (@sciencemarchPHL) April 22, 2017
March for Science Ireland said "Scientists and supporters of science, will march to ensure science and evidence are part of our national policies, conversations and culture.
March for Science, Ireland also highlights the international nature of science. Their mission states "Science is an international endeavour, and the biggest issues we face are global.
The 7th president of Ireland, Mary Robinson addresses the crowds at #ScienceMarchIE pic.twitter.com/KkHBeqA8ZJ
— Dermott McMorrough (@derm_mcm) April 22, 2017
They said that "Climate change cannot be addressed by national policies alone; it also requires international collaboration.
They said they are marching "to affirm the need for international collaborations and the global sharing of scientific knowledge, particularly in the US where this is especially under threat."
March for Science, Ireland is organised by a voluntary team of scientists and science communicators.
It's gathered support from students across the country, with Trinity College Dublin Student Union counted alongside organisations such as the Irish Cancer Society and Cool Planet Experience as official partners of the march.
Finally caught up with the @greenparty_ie for #marchforscience! Great crowd here! pic.twitter.com/k7lhfLpuTJ
— Una Power (@unapower) April 22, 2017