20 Arrested at NYC Climate Change Protest Targeting Bank of America's Fossil Fuel Financing

20 people arrested during climate change protest outside Bank of America in Bryant Park in NYC
Protesters charged with civil disobedience, most expected to be released
Critics say Bank of America is 3rd largest financier of fossil fuels
Over 100 protesters arrested on Wall Street on Monday during climate change demo
Protesters aim to demand end to fossil fuel financing, more activism expected during UN General Assembly

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