By Associated Press - Wednesday, February 19, 2020

SEATTLE (AP) - Police say about 200 climate change protesters blocked a street late Wednesday morning in downtown Seattle, causing traffic backups.

The protest was aimed investment bank JP Morgan Chase & Co. and its investment in fossil fuels. Large banners held by protesters included phrases like “Chase Finances Climate Disaster,” and “Move Your Money.”

The protest ended peacefully early Wednesday afternoon, according to the Seattle Police Department.

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