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March for Science draws big crowds across US

Washington, Apr 22 (Reuters) Thousands of scientists and people from other walks of life turned out in Washington and New York today for Earth Day events that organizers have framed as a "celebration" of science to counter a growing disregard for evidence-based knowledge.
The "March for Science" festivities included "teach-ins" on the National Mall and parades in midtown Manhattan and hundreds of other cities and towns. The events were non-partisan, according to organizers, aimed at reaffirming "the vital role science plays in our democracy," according to the march's website.
Still, the marches were effectively protests against steep cuts that President Donald Trump has proposed for federal science and research budgets and his administration's skepticism about climate change and the need to slow global warming.
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