November has been a month of disappointment and grief, but we are determined now more than ever to turn our feelings into hope and action! This month we highlight our Climate Justice Vigil, share our post-election thoughts and plans, go over ballot measure results, and discuss steps to take to overcome climate anxiety.

We hope to see you at our Party 4 the Planet volunteer and donor appreciation party on Saturday, December 7st to be in community and celebrate our accomplishments. 

Congratulations to Youth v Oil intern Emma Weibel who was named one of 25 San Diego County Remarkable Teens for 2024. (Read the article)

Want to get involved? Scroll to the end to find our upcoming events! 

Over 60 people came out to our Climate Justice Vigil earlier this month, to be in community, share their thoughts and feelings, and build hope. We have an amazing community of people dedicated to continuing this fight for our planet and the people we love. Check out the photos from the event here.

SanDiego350 will work to ensure that California leads the charge on climate action, resisting Trump’s agenda. Locally, we will be planning a Climate Justice Rally for next spring, to mobilize people to fight the Trump administration’s efforts and continue this fight for climate justice. We also plan to support other causes as this election is devastating to women’s rights, immigration, LGBTQ rights, and democratic institutions. We will continue to advocate for policies around transit, building electrification, and renewable energy at the local and state level that show we can have cleaner air, better health outcomes, and a safe climate – with a strong economy. 

To make big changes, we need everyone in this movement. Get involved today: fill out our volunteer interest form, and if you can donate to support our movement. 

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 want to share a bit about my journey of overcoming climate anxiety to hopefully help others with similar struggles.

Step 1: Find Your Proof of Hope
Step 2: Detach Your Sense of Self from the Political Landscape
Step 3: Remind Yourself of Your Own Agency
Step 4: Focus on the Here and Now

This fight is not about hoping we find the one perfect solution. It’s about the daily choice to act and care, that is the only way we can protect everything we cherish so deeply. And when you feel overwhelmed, when despair threatens you, remember: you are not alone!!

Read more about each step in the full article!

- By Emma Weibel, Youth v. Oil Intern

• La Jolla climate activist Named one of San Diego County's 25 Most Remarkable Teens (The San Diego Union Tribune) 
• 12 big changes Trump could make to climate and environment policy (Washington Post)
• Trump is laying the groundwork for his 'drill, baby, drill' agenda (Business Insider) 
• Biden just finalized a major climate rule. This one could be tricky for Trump to dismantle. (CNN)
• Big oil forms knew of dire effects of fossil fuels as early as 1950s, memos show (The Guardian)
• Trump Wins, Planet Loses (Grist)
• Leaders in Democratic States Begin Planning to Fight Trump Policies (The New York Times)