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 […]

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. […]

By Jaidacyn Madrigal, Marketing and Fundraising Coordinator We’re not going to sugar coat it – electing a climate denying president is a major setback for climate. The UN recently announced we are in “climate crunch time,” with just 10 years to dramatically change policies to prevent the worst impacts of climate change. Our country is […]

By Roran Ausman and Emma Rodriguez The federal election results are alarming and tragic. Clearly, the climate was not a top issue for most voters, and climate action on the national level may stall or even go backwards.  “Will we succeed in turning back the Trump tide and continuing to make progress on climate? I […]

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 […]

By Sofia Carrasco, Youth v. Oil Resolution Team 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 […]

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 Roran Ausman, Legislative Team member The upcoming presidential election has made for some colorful headlines in recent months. But most people haven’t heard quite as much about state and local issues that will be on the same ballot on November 5th (or sooner if you vote by mail!). To read the SanDiego350 voter guide, […]

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. […]