Polluters Pay: Status in 2026
By Sofia Carrasco (she/her), Youth v. Oil Intern If you’re familiar with Youth v. Oil and Youth4Climate’s recent work,you’ve likely heard of our priority campaign from the past year: the Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act of 2025 (AB 1243 and SB 684). These bills were landmark pieces of legislation that
Understanding the recent Memorandum of Understanding between the USA’s EPA and Mexico’s SEMARNAT
By Huxley Sidari (he/him/his), Youth volunteer with Youth v. Oil The ongoing sewage crisis in the Tijuana River is no new issue to San Diegans and residents of Tijuana alike. The river has been dumping untreated sewage directly into the Pacific Ocean for decades, resulting in the closure of beaches
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 T (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