12. The Sunrise Movement: We Are The Climate Revolution

Nick Trombetta is an organizer with the Sunrise Movement in Chapel Hill, NC. The Sunrise Movement is a youth movement to stop climate change and create millions of good jobs in the process. They’re building an army of young people to make climate change an urgent priority across America, end the corrupting influence of fossil fuel executives on our politics, and elect leaders who stand up for the health and wellbeing of all people. Sunrise is also widely known for backing The Green New Deal, which is a congressional resolution to mobilize every aspect of American society to 100% clean and renewable energy, guarantee living-wage jobs for anyone who needs one, and a just transition for both workers and frontline communities—all in the next 10 years. With Nick we discuss the Sunrise Movement's mission, why it is important for youth to be involved in the climate movement, the Green New Deal, and actions they’re taking locally. In the episode there are talks about politicians, but BREDL does not endorse any politician or political party. Contact and connect with Nick: [email protected] Sunrise Movement: https://www.sunrisemovement.org/?ms=SunriseMovement-WeAreTheClimateRevolution How to get involved: https://www.sunrisemovement.org/take-action/?ms=HowtoTakeActionwithSunrise