Young people have consistently led the charge against the climate crisis, holding world leaders and corporations accountable for their damaging actions, and taking to the streets to demand immediate changes for the benefit of the environment. At the pre-COP26 Summit in September of 2021 the UN Secretary-General António Guterres saluted the youth for standing up for the planet, saying that their leadership is essential in the fight against climate change, and describing the crisis as “code red for humanity.” “We need young people everywhere to keep raising your voices,” he said in his video message at the summit. “Your solidarity and demands for action set a powerful example.” The youth shall lead the way and they are leading the way. We talk to Jenna and Talia who are shining examples of the passion and commitment to the environment that younger folks are exhibiting. Both Jenna and Talia are members of the Sunrise Westchester organization, a hub of the national Sunrise Movement. We talk about implementing a set of Youth Climate Action Demands (YCAD) for Westchester County which would help to transition Westchester to 100% renewable energy in a fair transition. Sunrise is also advocating to pass the Build Public Renewables Act (S6453/A1466) which would expand the New York Power Authority and transition it to 100%renewable energy. For more info go to sunrisewestchester.wixsite.com. For past shows go to hudsonriverradio.com and malcolmpresents.com. Please subscribe to our podcast on all major podcast apps. Tweet us @tmshadesofgreen #RaiseYourEcoConsciousness
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