As I write from Copenhagen, it's hard to imagine that the rest of the world is wrapping up lose ends and holiday gifts, preparing to start a new decade with resolutions and resolve. It is hard to be inspired right now, having waited so patiently with all the others demanding...

After a power-packed week, Copenhagen is buzzing with pivotal moments - from delegations deciding whether they will stand with Tuvalu's bold proposal to mounting anticipation for President Obama's speech next week on Friday. Through all the dramatic twists and turns, the youth climate movement is steadfast: We're asking all the...

One of the most common themes on the Obama campaign trail was that sometimes the people are far ahead of the game, ready for change and waiting for their leaders to step up and represent them effectively. As I arrived in Copenhagen yesterday and stood in line with 20,000 member...

When the members of the Energy Action Coalition come together, we have a little cheer we like to sing that goes something like this:

"Ooo! It's hot in here. // There's too much carbon in the atmosphere. Take action! Take action! // And get some satisfaction!"

Well, yesterday, we had...

Voices from Hopenhagen: Jessy Tolkan

There have been times this year when “hope” was thrown around like a dirty word, spoken sarcastically as though the young people who wore it on T-shirts and showcased it on poster in their dorm rooms last year had somehow grown to despise...

This Thanksgiving, leaders in the youth climate movement have much more to celebrate than our tofurkey dinners. On the heels of the President's encouraging announcement that he will attend the United Nations climate summit in Copenhagen on Dec. 9, dozens of us also received an invitation to the Obama...

After an emotional week for the members of the youth climate movement, who have staked so much hope on the promise of passing legislation in congress this year and sealing a binding agreement in Copenhagen, we've had to deal with managing our expectations and reframing how we approach the opportunities...

I was wide awake until 3am last night watching President Obama take questions from students in Shanghai, China, after announcing over the weekend that the expectations for the United Nation's climate meeting in Copenhagen next month will be significantly scaled back.

Seeing a president who wants to be...

The election tallies are in and the pundits have delivered the verdict on young voters, who didn't turn out to Tuesday's regional elections in the record-breaking numbers they did a year ago for Barack Obama.

We are one of the following:

1) Fickle.
2) Only supported Obama...

Whether you were standing in the middle of Times Square with a bullhorn (like me!), or holding signs at a rally in Fargo, North Dakota, or lined up in the formation of the number "350" on the steps of the Sydney Opera House: The local and global buzz leading up...

Almost a year into President Obama's administration, the young people who turned out and voted for him in record numbers, hopeful that he'll deliver bold action on climate at home and abroad in 2009, have something to be excited about.

Given the number of pressing issues on the president's agenda,...

If our leaders who are running for re-election in 2010 want to benefit from the youth vote that rocked Campaign 2008, they need to understand that creating new jobs through the development of a clean and independent energy future is a paramount issue for young people. The financial crisis, health...

If you were around Capitol Hill a few weeks ago, you may have seen quite a few people with green hardhats walk by. If you were close enough, you may have also heard chants for '80% cut by 2050!' and 'Green Jobs Now!' echo across the West Lawn. You may...

If you were around Capitol Hill a few weeks ago, you may have seen quite a few people with green hardhats walk by. If you were close enough, you may have also heard chants for '80% cut by 2050!' and 'Green Jobs Now!' echo across the West Lawn. You may...