Celebrate youth climate leaders with us at the Rising Voices: Youth4Climate Fundraiser! The fundraiser will include inspiring youth speakers, youth awards, food, music and other activities. If you would like to volunteer at the event, please fill out this form. 

WHEN: Saturday, June 7th @ 2-4pm
WHERE: Private residence in La Jolla

Join our Climate Legislation training to develop skills and confidence in communicating with elected officials and build your knowledge about climate bills.

WHEN: Saturday, June 21, 2025 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
WHERE: San Diego Education Association - 10393 San Diego Mission Rd # 100, San Diego, California, 92108

Ten high school members of Youth v. Oil and three SanDiego350 adult members flew to Sacramento on April 21st, and met with elected officials, advocated for the Polluters Pay Climate Superfund, and spoke at the Assembly Natural Resources committee hearing where the bill passed 9-4! Our voices were very powerful at the Capitol, so powerful that an oil lobbyist yelled at and tried to intimidate us, a group of teenagers, outside the Committee hearing. 

“We got screamed at by an oil lobbyist, so we must be doing something right!” – Emma Weibel (she/her)

“Being the only Filipina to mention my immigrant parents and AAPI community felt inspiring; I may have been the first that day but I know for sure that I won’t be the last.” -Azalea Angeles (she/they)

“Going to Sacramento gave me hope for the future of this movement.” – Abby Costello (she/her)

“We not only made our voices heard at the state level, but also bonded as a team and made memories together!” -Elena Grilli (she/her)

Our greatest fear that one of the world’s most influential government administrations would roll back many of its sustainability initiatives is being realized during President Trump’s second term in office.

This is seen most notably with President Trump’s tearing into the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the Infrastructure and Investment Jobs Act (IIJA). These acts are dedicated to investing in environmental infrastructure. The termination of funds has blocked  $1.7 billion in funds for air and water quality monitoring, as well as $20 billion in projects reducing climate pollution and supporting clean energy initiatives.

The Trump administration’s assault on seemingly everyone is spotlighted most by the 10% base tariff placed on all countries that went into effect on April 5th. These tariffs greatly hinder the transition of US society towards clean energy.

- By Diego Sandoval (he/him), Youth v. Oil Media Lead 

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