In the News

May 3rd: Over 1,000 Demonstrators in Downtown San Diego Demanded Climate Action and Opposed Trump’s Policies
Coverage of the Unite for Climate March and comments by SD350’s Shayne Petkiewicz, Emma Weibel, and Lisa Eyler.

1,000 protesters march in San Diego to deride Trump’s view on climate change
Comments by Youth v. Oil Intern, Emma Weibel, and SD350 member, Lisa Elyer.

San Diegans marched Downtown demanding climate action, accountability from fossil fuel companies
Comments by SD350 volunteer Shayne Petkiewicz, and Youth v. Oil Intern, Emma Weibel.

Desmond sends letters to state, defense departments on sewage crisis
Coverage of the “Hands off Earth Day” protest on April 22nd.

U.S. ‘out of patience’ with Mexico, EPA chief says during San Diego visit to address Tijuana sewage crisis
SanDiego350 quoted on protesting the Trump administration’s attacks on environmental protection.

Environmental groups protest EPA administrator’s visit to border in California
Coverage of the “Hands Off Earth Day Protest”.

News coverage of the Hands Off Earth Day protest 4/22/25
News coverage of the Hands Off Earth Day protest opposing the Trump administration’s repeal of environmental protections and the threat of revoking the non-profit status of environmental groups, April 22, 2025. (6 News Stations: KFMB-8, KGTV-10, KSWB-5, KPBS-11, KBNT-17)

‘Every day should be Earth Day’: EarthFest unites environmental movement, extends activities across April
Comments by Shayne Petkiewicz, volunteer with SD350, about community needs and the Hands Off Earth Day press conference.

Two La Jolla women among Assembly honorees for ‘breaking glass ceilings’
Comments from SanDiego350’s Youth4Climate adult team member, Jennifer Phelps who won the Women of Impact activism award by state Assemblywoman Tasha Boerner.

EPA Cuts Cause Confusion and Bring Criticism
Comments by SD350 volunteer, Shayne Petkiewicz, about protesting Trump’s attacks on our climate and showing support for EPA workers at our protest on Monday, March 10th.

Hundreds march in downtown San Diego, demanding fired EPA employees be rehired
Comments by SD350 volunteer Shayne Petkiewicz and retired EPA employee David Fege.

‘Traumatic times’: Retired San Diego EPA employee discusses federal cuts
Article on SD350’s protest on March 10th with comments by retired EPA employee, David Fege and Ali Dressel from the Climate Action Campaign.

Rally against Trump’s attacks on the EPA and our Climate, 3/10/25
News coverage on 6 channels (KFMB-8, KFMB-8, KGTV-10, KPBS-11, KSWB-5, KBNT-17, KSDY-50) of the March 10, 2025 rally at U.S. District Court building against Trump’s attacks on the EPA, NOAA, and our Climate.

PRESS RELEASE: Advocates Applaud Introduction of Groundbreaking Climate Superfund Bill
Comment by Diego Sandoval, Youth v. Oil member, about the importance of youth advocating for the Superfund Bill.

KPBS Interview with Emma Weibel (Youth v. Oil Intern) on Trump’s Environmental Rollbacks
Emma Weibel, Youth v. Oil intern at SanDiego350, speaks on Trump’s recent executive orders and what it could mean for future generations in an interview with KPBS.

San Diego is relaxing its no-gas rule for new city buildings. To environmentalists, it’s ‘a giant loophole.’
Comments by Kelly Lyndon, co-chair of the Building Electrification Coalition.