They are the #youthvgov plaintiffs in Juliana v. United States, and they allege that the U.S. government has knowingly violated their constitutional rights for over 50 years by contributing to climate change. On October 29th they will march into court - with America standing behind them - to demand a science-based National Climate Recovery Plan. The plan would end the reign of fossil fuels and require the United States government to do its part to stop dangerous climate change for young people and all future generations.
To win their case, these brave youth need your help. We want the world to know that it's not just these 21 young people demanding a Climate Recovery Plan, it's the American people demanding a Climate Recovery Plan.
Join The Climate Reality Project: Northern Virginia Chapter for the rally at the federal courthouse in Virginia to be a part of the #TrialoftheCentury and support these young climate warriors. Our freedom depends on a climate system that will sustain human life. Let's show the government that it has a duty to prepare and implement a Climate Recovery Plan to protect our basic and most fundamental rights!
Speakers and performers:
Live music will be provided by: Uptown Boyz, an intertribal drum group out of D.C. and "resistance rock" band M4TR
Keynote will be given by Larry Schweiger, Board of Directors, Climate Reality Project, and former President & CEO of the National Wildlife Federation.
Scott Emery, Zero Carbon Virginia
Jerome Foster II, Zero Hour youth organizer
Laura Anderko, RN, PhD, Director, Mid-Atlantic Center, Children's Health and Environment, Georgetown University
Miss Earth state title holder (former Miss Mid-Atlantic), and trained Climate Reality Leader, Isabella Bennett
Sean Powers, Earthrights
National sponsors include: Miss Earth USA, M4TR-Music 4 The Revolution, Faith Alliance for Climate Solutions, Climate Reality Project, League of Women Voters, and 350. There are many local sponsors as well.
About Alexandria: To download a map of the Courthouse area, please visit TheCarlyleCommunity.com. West Parking garage is open on Sunday for $5 flat rate all day.
To be part of the organizational team, please contact us at climaterealitynova [at] gmail.com.
For more information or to find the rally in another state, visit www.youthvgov.org/October 29