Episode 5: Youth Taking Climate Action in Silicon Valley

Everyday Climate Champions

In this episode we talk to Peri Plantenberg, the Chair of the Leadership Team of Silicon Valley Youth Climate Action (SVYCA). As a young climate activist, she shares her experiences and insights concerning SVYCA’s work and how it affects our communities. Additionally, Peri speaks about how she got involved in the organization, how it inspires her, and how others can join their growing group.

Peri shared: "I no longer feel afraid about climate change. I just feel empowered because I know that every day I'm doing my best on this issue."

Hosts: Hasini Parepalli and Isabella Genereaux (high school students in Silicon Valley)

Transcript is available right here.

Recap blog post: https://bit.ly/3YUL0GI

Related Websites:

• Silicon Valley Youth Climate Action: Learn more about the organization featured in this episode!
• Youth Climate Action Coalition: An organization of high school students across the U.S. and 20 other countries, implementing climate solutions at their schools
• Action for the Climate Emergency: An inclusive network of young people from all backgrounds in communities across the country, leading the fight for their future

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The Climate Reality Project Bay Area Chapter catalyzes local solutions to the climate crisis in every corner of the San Francisco Bay Area. We work together to spark urgent action and rapid adoption of solutions to the climate crisis. As Climate Reality founder and Former U.S. Vice President Al Gore says, “Solving the climate crisis is within our grasp, but we need people like you to stand up and act.”

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Podcast Production Team: Executive Producer: Dalya Massachi; Sound Designers: Dennis Hysom, Trevor Kerbe, Kayla Anchell; Logo Designer: Gabriela Vargas; Co-Hosts/Researchers: George Dy, Ellisa Feinstein, Isabella Genereaux, Sean Mendelson, Hasini Parepalli, Lex Schrader, Alex Williams

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