Across the world on Saturday, scientists are taking part in the March for Science. There are 10 marches planned in communities around Alaska. In the state’s largest city, hundreds of people are expected to participate.
"March for Science"
Juneau funnels March for Science energy into an Earth Day fair
About 30 different organizations and individuals put the fair together, including environmentalists and wildlife advocates.
Saturday’s march aims to stand up for science
“I think the profession of science is under attack,” says one organizer of the worldwide event. “[We’ve] left that open for politicians to [hijack] science for their own selfish needs.”
March for Science: Alaska communities to host events, urge all to ‘stand up for science’
Ten Alaskan communities will join hundreds of others worldwide Saturday to show support for science and the role it plays in improving the lives of people.