Generation Climate: Young Leaders Urge Climate Action Now

House Climate Crisis Committee
2318 Rayburn

04/04/2019 at 09:00AM

The House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis will hold its first hearing on Thursday, April 4th. In contrast to a typical Congressional hearing, the committee will hear from young leaders who are urging policymakers to take climate action now and finally address the climate crisis.

Witnesses

  • Aji Piper, Plaintiff, Juliana v. United States
  • Chris J. Suggs, Student and activist, Kinston, NC
  • Melody Zhang, Climate Justice Campaign Coordinator, Sojourners, Co-Chair, Young Evangelicals for Climate Action
  • Lindsay Cooper, Policy Analyst, Office of the Governor of Louisiana, Office of Coastal Activities