History of Youth-Led Protests in the US
By Huxley Sidari (he/him/his), Youth volunteer with Youth v. Oil The history of youth and student-led protests in the United States is one of injustice, pendulums, and taking matters into one’s own hands. In the face of adversity and discrimination, youth tend to have the most brutally honest but essential
The Shortcomings of the EPA Under Lee Zeldin
By Diego Sandoval (He/Him), Youth v. Oil Media Team Lead 2024 saw the second-highest number of billion-dollar weather disasters in US history, reaching 27, shyly missing the previous 2023 record of 28. 9 out of the 10 years with the most billion-dollar weather disasters in US history occurred in the last decade, clearly illustrating our
No Fare, No Barriers: Saving San Diego’s Youth Opportunity Pass
By Sophia Tada (she/her), Editor of Youth4Climate’s Blog Since May 1st, 2022, when SANDAG flipped the switch on the Youth Opportunity Pass pilot, free transit has opened thousands of doors for San Diego’s youth. The Youth Opportunity Pass (YOP) has revolutionized youth access to public transportation in the San Diego
A Brief Chicano History in San Diego; Tales of Environmental Racism
By Diego Sandoval (he/him) Youth v. Oil Media Lead Unbeknownst to many, San Diego finds itself more racially segregated now than it was 30 years ago. This City has its roots in native and Hispanic heritage, yet, those same communities find themselves systematically disadvantaged in the present. San Diego as
Protectionism and Fund Withholding Under President Trump: Impacts on Affordability and Accessibility of Sustainable Systems
Our greatest fear that one of the world’s most influential government administrations would roll back many of its sustainability initiatives is being realized during President Trump’s second term in office, to the horror and dismay of millions of environmentalists across the US. This is seen most notably with President Trump’s
Youth v. Oil travels to Sacramento to Make Polluters Pay!
Ten high school members of Youth v. Oil and three SanDiego350 adult members woke up very early in the morning to catch the first flight to Sacramento on April 21st. We met with elected officials, advocated for the Polluters Pay Climate Superfund, and spoke at the Assembly Natural Resources committee