WNY Youth Climate Council

06/19/2024

The WNY Youth Climate Council, Coalition for Economic Justice, and Citizens for Regional Transit are suing the NYS Department of Transportation for failing to observe the New York State Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA) in the proposed Buffalo NYS Route 33, Kensington Expressway Project! Visit linktr.ee/wnyyouthclimate to read the press release and related articles, also listed directly in ’s profile.

06/17/2024

The Climate Change Superfund Act has been passed! 🎉🎉

This historic act requires fossil fuel companies to pay for their harms, creating $3 billion annually over 25 years to counter the effects of climate change on our climate and our communities.

Join us and on June 18th at 6pm for a crucial debrief and strategy session. We will recap the 2024 legislative session, reflect on our wins and losses, and plan our path forward.

Find the registration link under our highlight “upcoming” or in our linktree in our bio!

05/15/2024

Proactive Rental Inspections keep people safe! Join us at 4 pm today for a PRI rally and at 5 pm for the Council budget hearing!

05/01/2024

Link in our bio!

04/07/2024

The legislative session ends tomorrow on the day of the eclipse— so here’s our youth in climate op-ed wrap up! (And info on recycling your eclipse glasses!)

On the left, YCC co-organizer Valerie Juang co-signs an op-ed to invest in SUNY geothermal systems that will advance NYS clean energy, as put forward by community labor groups.

On the right, YCC co-organizer River Braverman continues the fight for Climate Education Bill S278A/A1559A that establishes a course of instruction for climate education as needed for a Just Transition. Shoutout to for heading the charge on this bill!

BONUS: throwback to the WBFO What’s Next segment where YCC co-organizer Valerie Juang spoke on the same climate education bill.

Find links to everything mentioned above in our linktree— including action steps from !

03/07/2024

Join us, , and their partners across the state to rally for the Climate, Justice, and Jobs Package on March 20th! Our state has already committed to strong climate justice goals through the Climate Leadership and Communities Protection Act— these bills ensure help its implementation with equitable community and climate health!

Find the registration link in our link in bio or our Instagram highlight “Upcoming!”

07/16/2023

Tomorrow! Link in our bio and story :)

06/24/2023

Introducing the WNY YCC's Climate Justice Slate for Buffalo's Common Councilmember Election! Find them at their handles: , , . Read more on our selection process below.

To all registered Democrats: Vote THIS WEEKEND and this Tuesday! Vote this weekend from 9 am to 5 pm at any early voting location site or this Tuesday from 6 am to 9 pm at your polling site. Visit our link in bio to find early voting locations, your Election Day polling site, and a tool to show you what your district is.

All endorsed candidates were thoroughly vetted for knowledge and approach across four climate justice categories: climate resiliency, housing, equity, and community/political leadership. This includes being in support of a Buffalo City Office of Sustainability as well as housing protections such as the Tenant Bill of Rights and Good Cause Eviction and beyond. Their plans include a wide breadth of solutions tailored to their specific districts, as necessary to address climate justice and the needs of all their community members. Want to read more about them? Learn more below:

05/24/2023

This Thursday with ! Celebrate the release of a local youth anthology on climate justice and Erin Sharkey’s Darker Wilderness with a community reading for all ages and youth workshop for ages 12 to 18!

05/05/2023

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04/21/2023

Tomorrow! We’ll be tabling :)