Today, countless thousands of students around the world walked out of class to demand that their elected leaders adopt more radical and comprehensive environmental policies to combat climate change. In Montreal, alone, a flood of students took over the downtown area. It is truly inspiring to see such a show of support for climate justice. Armed with wit, fury, and irony, Montrealers sent a strong message today to provincial leaders. Below are compiled just 20 of the best signs captured in social media photos. ALSO READ: Tens Of Thousands Of Quebec Students Are On Strike Today To Demand Action On Climate Change (Photos & Videos) The best sign today #ClimateStrike #MarchePourLeClimat #cork pic.twitter.com/IEGTXoFKAm — jujubee's daughter (@CillyKarma) March 15, 2019 Many took aim at inept politicians. A+ meme usage #manifencours #GreenClimateStrike #GrevePourLeClimat pic.twitter.com/pZtvOy9I5w — claire trottier (@DocTrott) March 15, 2019 View this post on Instagram Just do it 🌎💚 . . . #climatechange #manifest #montreal #be #responsible A post shared by K ı m (@kimjubinvil_) on Mar 15, 2019 at 2:57pm PDT View this post on Instagram Si la planète était une banque, elle serait déjà sauvée🌎#FridayForFuture #GrèvePourLeClimat A post shared by Ophelie (@ophelie_cm) on Mar 15, 2019 at 2:36pm PDT "Your ex is trash not the planet." View this post on Instagram Let's save the planet before it's too late! #savetheplanet #merch #humor #montreal A post shared by Oussama Ben Smida (@oussamabensmida) on Mar 15, 2019 at 2:27pm PDT Good point. irl sent me this omg...why are there timothee chalamet stans at montreal’s climate march pic.twitter.com/V1lc5aB9OO — arielle (@iconiclawrencer) March 15, 2019 #manifencours #GrevePourLeClimat pic.twitter.com/9l8iYDAzUY — Robert DuCheSNe (@rduchesne01) March 15, 2019 "If only Legault liked the planet as much as his sister." This poster is refering to the awkward moment when François Legault kissed his sister on the mouth after the CAQ won a landslide victory in the last provincial election. Marche pour le climat de Montréal 🌎 pic.twitter.com/JfJ5UDu9NG — 🍋🦆 (@Sachoupsie) March 15, 2019 View this post on Instagram McGill Earth & Planetary science graduate students hit the streets! Over 150,000 students and supporters attended the #climatestrike in Montreal today - #climatechange is happening & it’s time for policy makers to act. A post shared by Laura (@laurathelyon) on Mar 15, 2019 at 1:39pm PDT View this post on Instagram “Couche avec qui tu veux mais fuck pas la planète!” #fridaysforfuture #climatechange #climatestrike #thankyougretathunberg #montreal #quebec #canada #manifestation #nomoreplastic #savethearctic #greenenergy A post shared by Laura B. (@laura.b.photograph) on Mar 15, 2019 at 1:37pm PDT "Sleep with whomever you want just don't fuck the planet." View this post on Instagram “If global warming is real then why is it so cold” #ignorance “IT’S CLIMATE CHANGE!” #knowledgeispower #fridaysforfuture #climatechange #climatestrike #thankyougretathunberg #montreal #quebec #canada #manifestation #nomoreplastic #savethearctic #greenenergy A post shared by Laura B. (@laura.b.photograph) on Mar 15, 2019 at 1:35pm PDT View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lise (@lisevo) on Mar 15, 2019 at 2:16pm PDT View this post on Instagram Climat can’t wait #fridayforfuture #marchepourleclimat #greta A post shared by Mélanie (@meloucp) on Mar 15, 2019 at 1:33pm PDT "Save a tree. Eat a lobbyist." View this post on Instagram Wake Up câlisse!!! Sur avenue du Parc #fridaysforfuture #climatechange #climatestrike #thankyougretathunberg #montreal #quebec #canada #manifestation #nomoreplastic #savethearctic #greenenergy #greenpeace #climatejustice #justiceclimatique A post shared by Laura B. (@laura.b.photograph) on Mar 15, 2019 at 1:31pm PDT This could perhaps be best translated as "Wake up for fuck's sake!" View this post on Instagram «Nous sommes la génération qui va hériter des problèmes du monde et qui sera obligée de les résoudre». A post shared by @ amanda.geangalau on Mar 15, 2019 at 2:52pm PDT "Green with rage." @smoleweasleyembedded via Many of the signs and chants today had a feminist charge. View this post on Instagram President Hugo Chávez said it better! #climatechange @gretathunberg A post shared by Marta K (@martakozz) on Mar 15, 2019 at 1:57pm PDT Many other signs took aim at capitalism, the economic system that can be largely blamed for the current climate crisis. View this post on Instagram Fridays for futurs 🌎🌍🌏 A post shared by Soly (@solenepqr) on Mar 15, 2019 at 1:19pm PDT "Which green is more important to you?" View this post on Instagram EN MARCHE 💪 . . #livemontreal #mtlblog #mtl #mtlmoments #canada #quebec #montrealjetaime #photography #somontreal #514 #montrealmoments #montreal #montrealcity #streetphotography #photooftheday #montreallife #igersmontreal #montrealphoto #travel #enmarche #savetheearth A post shared by Les Avenmoureux 🛫 (@les_avenmoureux) on Mar 15, 2019 at 12:49pm PDT At least flat-Earthers and people with common sense can agree on one thing: "Flat or round, the planet is in danger." And, finally, this is not a protest sign, but an apt meme: @leaumichaudeembedded via Congratulations to all the students who had the courage to take a stand today!
