By Taarika Sethee (she/her), Youth Volunteer Coordinator In today’s world, we use AI in our daily lives, and this usage will only go up as technology develops and we become further dependent on it. However, as an environmentalist, I only recently discovered the negative impacts this new technology has on our environment. In this article, I’ll …
This is a letter written by Youth v. Oil and signed on by our allies. Dear President Biden, Senator Padilla, and Senator Butler, We need YOU to protect our fundamental rights and our futures by enacting climate protections before the inauguration and beginning of the new legislative session. We are a youth-led campaign of dozens …
By Emma Weibel (she/her) Youth v. Oil Intern There is no denying that the past couple of weeks have been unmeasurably stressful and heartbreaking. At times like these, it can feel like we are screaming our worst fears into the void while those in power shrug off our pain. I know that feeling all too well. …
The Anxious Teen’s Guide to Life in the Climate Crisis Read More »
By Sophia Tada (she/her), Youth volunteer with Youth v. Oil Let’s Go San Diego is a coalition advocating for adults to vote “yes” on Measure G on the November 2024 ballot. This measure addresses traffic, smog, and congestion problems in San Diego County and aims to improve transportation infrastructure (Let’s Go San Diego). Measure G …
Comments by Youth4Climate leaders, Daniel Hernandez, Abby Costello, Emma Weibel, and Taarika Sethee.
News coverage from 3 news stations (KUSI-9, KSWB-5, and KBNT-17) of the youth rally in support of Measure-G urging adults to vote with climate justice in mind. Interviews with Youth v. Oil Intern, Emma Weibel and South Bay Community Liaison Intern, Daniel Hernandez.
By Daniel Hernandez (he/him) South Bay Community Liaison Intern ¡Por fin! (finally!) I’m excited to announce SanDiego350’s South Bay Clean Energy Education Program as the youth intern. We will work together to end our overreliance on fossil fuels by educating students about clean energy and how we can contribute to a greener future as high-schoolers. …
Announcing the South Bay Clean Energy Education Program Read More »
Article about SanDiego350’s Youth4Climate activism and campaigns.
Written by Emma Weibel, Youth v. Oil Intern The local youth-led campaign was instrumental in securing City resolutions in support of keeping the law to protect neighborhoods from toxic drilling San Diego, CA – After months of advocacy and activism from grassroots organizations and frontline communities, including Youth v. Oil in San Diego, last night …
Youth v. Oil celebrates Big Oil’s defeat and withdrawal of its costly referendum Read More »
Comments by Sofia Carrasco, a rising sophomore at Canyon Crest Academy and the Youth v. Oil campaign co-lead.