This is Democracy – Episode 54: Environmental Activism Among Young People

Jeremi sits down with Matthew Kim and Councilwoman Alison Alter to discuss climate change activism among America’s youth. This week, Zachary kicks off the episode with his poem, “The Only Ones.” Matthew Kim is a junior in high school and the president of the Austin chapter of Students for Climate Action and a member of the Austin Youth Council. Alison Alter was elected in 2016 as the City Council representative for District 10 in Austin, Texas.