Campaigns




Massachusetts


Our Climate’s Massachusetts team is proud to fight for and build the relationships that will win science-based, equitable policy in our home state. We help hold and support relationships across the Massachusetts Youth Climate Coalition (purpose statement), as well as supporting their specific policy principles (policy principles). We also build a vision for intergenerational climate justice by collaborating with our adult partners like 350 Mass, MA Climate Action Network, and UU Mass Action in adult-led coalitions like Mass Power Forward.Some highlights from this year include:

• Wrote and guided Interdisciplinary Climate Justice Education Bill through committee: 6 in person testimonies, 40+ written testimonies, 474 signatures on Ed Bill Petition got to Ways and Means very intact
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Won almost $500 million for green energy retrofits for housing (including public housing) across the state in the Zero Carbon Renovation Fund Campaign
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MA Youth Climate Coalition Leadership: 1st coalition summit, more inclusive Lobby Day with more frontline youth leadership, Friends of the Earth Award (1000)
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Storytelling leadership: In team story-telling workshops, earned media from Boston Globe (testimony & rallying), Stories from the Stage



Want to join the team? Email Eben Bein, Massachusetts Field and Education Manager at [email protected] 



Florida

Our Climate’s Florida team is proud to fight for and build the relationships that will win science-based, equitable policy in our home state as many cities are already seeing the effects of climate change. Fellows, Field Representatives and Field Advisors work to hold the Florida legislature and Members of Congress accountable for adapting to the current effects, but also mitigating future effects and protecting frontline communities that are disproportionately affected by the climate crisis.

Old Capitol Building, Tallahassee, Florida. Florida Organizer and Fellows in front of their mosaic that captured what community members are fighting to protect from the climate crisis.

Highlights from the past year include:

• • A state-wide environmental lobby day which saw over 200 Floridians advocating for clean energy policies in our state. 

• • Conducted an art build of a mosaic which featured 300+ tiles from communities across Florida.

• • Gathered in Bradenton, Florida for our Resilience as Resistance: Earth Day Hike.

• • Publishing our first ever Florida-based Environmental Justice zine, Rays of Change.



Want to join the team? Email Florida Field Coordinator, Cat Fernandez at [email protected].



Oregon


Our Climate’s Oregon team is proud to fight for and build the relationships that will win science-based, equitable policy in our home state. We have developed a strong relationship with organizations across Oregon and are proud to now be a member of Divest Oregon coalition. Through this work we have empowered youth leaders from across the state to stand up and fight for equitable climate policy in Oregon. 




A few highlights of the last year include: 



• • Attended NW Natural Hydrogen Presentation, Intersectional Environmentalist Presentation, a Town Hall, and Environmental and Water Caucus meetings.

• • We are connecting with partners, planning for large group events, and brainstorming how to invest in the individual youth leaders to grow their strengths in a healthy and safe environment.

• • We met with Divest Oregon, Oregon League of Conservation Voters, 1000 friends of Oregon, Verde, and the transportation coalition to discuss planning, strategy, and what will be on the agenda in the 2025 legislative session.

If you are interested in getting involved in our Oregon State Field Program, contact Oregon Organizer, Kaitlin Baumgarten at [email protected]

Washington


Our Climate’s Washington team has developed a robust program across the state over the last few years. We have trained young climate justice leaders, organized events to get youth plugged into the political process, joined coalitions to bring the youth voice to the negotiating table, and mobilized young people in every legislative district to successfully advocate for bold and equitable climate policy. 





Highlights from this year include:



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  • Collaborating with frontline communities across the state 

  


  • Advocating for climate justice bills, including


    • The Growth Management Act’s HB 1099 (improving the state’s climate response
      through updates to the state’s comprehensive planning framework),

    


    • HB1220 (supporting emergency shelters and housing through local planning and development regulations which will protect vulnerable communities from the effects of
      climate change),

    


    • SB 5042 (reforming the Growth Management Act to protect forests and farms from harmful development)

    



  


  • Building 78 legislative contacts

  





If you are interested in getting involved in our Washington State Field Program, contact Washington Organizer, Paloma Wood-Assemian (She/They) at [email protected]