ICYMI on KPBS Midday Edition: San Diego students participate in many ways, from newsletters to strikes to lobbying in Sacramento. KPBS spoke with four committed young activists, who are all a part of San Diego 350’s Youth 4 Climate organization.
"I grew up in South Florida, and I was actually born during the 2005 hurricane season, so, for me, literally at my birth, I was born in a hurricane. I was immediately affected by the climate crisis and I didn't know it. But, once I learned more about what climate change was and what the actual impact behind climate change, when I moved to San Diego, I knew that I had to act because I knew that I had to get involved and help stop it to prevent worse effects from happening.
"I believe that a lot of youth really care about our planet, especially since we are the ones that have the most to lose to the climate crisis. We have our futures to lose, we have our whole lives ahead of us."Youth climate activist Keala Minna-Choe speaks to other students about the need for collective action for climate, at a climate strike in San Diego, March 25, 2022."I highly encourage everyone, if possible, to sign the.
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