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By Greta Busch-Castro (she/her) high school sophomore & Taarika Sethee (she/her) high school freshman, Youth4Climate members Over 130 people attended our 2025 Voices in the Storm: Youth4Climate Summit, with more than 85 youth representing 21 high schools, 2 middle schools, and 4 colleges. This undeniably shows that youth are stepping up to confront the climate …

Youth Reflection on the 2025 Voices in the Storm: Youth4Climate Summit Read More »

By Kobi Schneider (he/him), Federal Policy Lead for Youth v. Oil In an unexpected twist, former Republican president Donald Trump has wrenched control of the White House from the Democrats, starting his historic second term. He quickly released a flurry of executive orders targeting progressive initiatives in America, including environmental policy. In his first month …

Climate Happenings: National Policy Review Read More »

Sophia T (she/her): Youth volunteer with Youth v. Oil The image of Los Angeles engulfed in flames will never leave me. Thick smoke filled the air and the sky turned an eerie, dark orange. Families, children, and elders fled homes reduced to ashes. Entire communities lay in ruins. Just two hours away, I wasn’t watching a …

The Case for a Climate Superfund: Holding Polluters Accountable Read More »

By: Vivian Zhang (she/her), Youth4Climate Volunteer Photo courtesy of Presbys Foundation Contaminated Currents: The Tijuana River Crisis 100 years, 70 billion gallons of sewage, 1,000 days of beach closures, and at least 2,000 residents affected. The Tijuana River Crisis has had far too little attention considering the size of the issue and its destructiveness to …

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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 …

AI’s Effect On The Environment Read More »

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 …

Dear President Biden – Sincerely, Youth v. Oil Read More »

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 T (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 …

Youth Perspective on Measure G Read More »

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 educated on these topics in …

Project 2025 & its dangers to our planet Read More »

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. …

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