40,000 join Amsterdam climate march to demand action

Around 40,000 people joined the annual climate march in Amsterdam on Saturday, urging political action against the climate crisis. The demonstration aimed to foster a sense of solidarity among participants. The march, from Dam Square to Museumplein, featured speeches and performances. Organizers noted attendance was similar to previous years, with 2023 drawing 85,000, while last year's protest in The Hague attracted 45,000. Participants expressed frustration over repeated protests without political change, citing issues like nuclear energy and AI's energy use. The dry summer influenced some attendees, though it did not boost overall numbers.