The Anxious Teen’s Guide to Life in the Climate Crisis
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
Youth Perspective on Measure G
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
Project 2025 & its dangers to our planet
Written by Sofia Carrasco, Youth v. Oil Co-lead Following the highs and lows of climate action in the United States can be daunting, and when some of the most extreme and anti-climate legislation comes along, it is easy to feel scared or hopeless. However, it’s a good idea to remain
Announcing the South Bay Clean Energy Education Program
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
Youth-led Vote for Climate Campaign Launch
By Sofia Carrasco (she/her) and Kobi Schneider (he/him) Vote for Climate Campaign Co-Leads The upcoming November election is critical for many reasons, one of the most urgent being our response to the climate crisis. That is why, beginning this August, Youth v. Oil will be officially kicking off its Vote
Youth v. Oil celebrates Big Oil’s defeat and withdrawal of its costly referendum
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
