As the planet tips towards a point of no return, we look at how youth across the world — including here on the San Francisco Peninsula — are demanding climate action now.
Julia Zeitlin is an 18-year old climate activist and leader in the Bay Area. She is a recent graduate of Castilleja School and an incoming first-year at Stanford University. Julia is the former president of the Palo Alto Youth Council and Chair of Congresswoman Anna Eshoo’s 2023 Student Advisory Board. Julia is a current intern in the Palo Alto Public Works Department in the Office of Sustainability. She is a member of Palo Alto’s Climate Adaptation and Protection Working Group. Julia is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Palo Alto Student Climate Coalition. In addition to climate justice, Julia is passionate about environmental health sciences, reproductive justice, and animal rights. Julia is also a competitive tennis player.
Avroh Shah is a 15-year-old climate activist and environmental advocate. He is a rising sophomore at Palo Alto High School, and has been involved in environmental and climate advocacy since third grade. He has since founded climate action clubs, organized several events, and collaborated with various organizations and campaigns on local, national, and international scales. Avroh is the Co-Lead of the Outreach Committee of the Palo Alto Student Climate Coalition. He is also a plaintiff in the federal climate and children’s lawsuit, Genesis B. v EPA, and recently spoke at the Commonwealth Club of California. Avroh is also passionate about conservation and increasing food security, and he enjoys skiing and rock climbing in his free time.
Hosted by Paul George, Director, Peninsula Peace and Justice Center
Produced by Peninsula Peace and Justice Center
San Francisco Peninsula / Silicon Valley
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Recorded July 3, 2024
