While adults squabble, young people are leading a movement to take climate action now. Minnesota can't wait for Washington D.C. to address climate pollution. Students are demanding action on climate now, before it is too late.
Meet the Student Leaders
Climate change is already affecting us now, but the worst impacts will be felt by the next generation. Student leaders from across Minnesota are making a stand. Listen as they tell you why they are asking for action now.
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We can no longer ignore reality. Climate change is all around us. Extreme weather events, rising sea levels, increasingly damaging wildfires and changing ecosystems across the globe show us what the future will hold if we do nothing.
We now have the highest levels of greenhouse gases in recorded history, and the last four years have seen the highest global temperatures on record.
If Minnesota acts now, we can make a difference. If we do nothing, we are putting future generations at risk.
Be on our team. Will your organization join the civic, religious, conservation and justice organizations backing these students' call for action on climate before it's too late?
Click below to learn how you can join the team pushing Minnesota to act now on climate.
The most recent data shows that Minnesota has only reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 4%, compared to 2004 levels.
Minnesota's Next Generation Energy Act, signed by Governor Pawlenty, commits Minnesota to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 30% by 2025, compared to 2004 levels
Minnesota can't wait, so join the students asking for climate action now. Sign their petition to Minnesota elected officials and call Governor Dayton to let him know that he should take immediate climate action.
Join the students in asking for climate action in Minnesota now. When you're done, share the petition with your friends and family.
Join the students in Minnesota Can’t Wait and our partner organizations for events that call for climate action now and are getting people organized to get it done.
Governor Mark Dayton can take bold action to address climate change right now. Click below to call him and deliver the message that Minnesota can't wait.
