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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.

La Jolla climate activist named one of San Diego County’s 25 Most Remarkable Teens
Comments by Emma Weibel, La Jolla High School student and SanDiego350 Youth v. Oil Intern.

Environment Report: They Can’t Vote Yet, But San Diego Youth Are Trying to Save the Planet
Comments by Youth4Climate leaders, Daniel Hernandez, Abby Costello, Emma Weibel, and Taarika Sethee.

Vote 4 Climate Youth rally in support of Measure-G, 10/12/24
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.

Youth4Climate’s Activism Pushes for Climate Justice in California
Article about SanDiego350’s Youth4Climate activism and campaigns.

Oil well referendum withdrawn from November ballot following resolutions from Encinitas and other local cities
Comments by Sofia Carrasco, a rising sophomore at Canyon Crest Academy and the Youth v. Oil campaign co-lead.

Group fails to collect required signatures for SDG&E ballot measure but has another plan to oust utility
Comments by Emma Rodriguez, SanDiego350 Campaign Coordinator, about the Power San Diego campaign.

Protest against Sempra demanding phase out of fossil fuels, 5/9/24
SanDiego350 featured on two news channels KFMB-8 and KPBS-11.

Mayor Todd Gloria presents 2025 budget proposal
Comments by Kelly Lyndon, SD350 Volunteer Team leader on the climate equity fund.