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Letter from the Youth of St. Louis Park in the Climate Action Plan "The climate crisis will have a huge impact on our future. An inadequate response now will cause dangerous economic and environmental disruptions, many of which are already being felt around the globe. But we see this as an opportunity to rethink our current actions and imagine a better, more sustainable future. By committing to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, the city will be on a path to no longer contribute to the climate crisis. St. Louis Park has an opportunity to be a leader in the movement to restore a healthy climate and set the standard for the rest of the state and country." From city halls to the State Capitol, Minnesota youths lead the charge in climate crisis Across Minnesota, students are springing into action to combat climate change — and pushing their local governments to do the same. By Hannal1 Conngton Star Tnbune NOVEMBER 30.2018-6:04PM Don't bother with the default excuses. Olya Wright, 13, has heard them all before: No times No money. No technology. When it comes to confronting climate change, she isnY buying them "Some adults get stuck on certain things that are roadblocks," said Wright, who lives in Grand Marais "Mo' is not acceptable. We need to act." Across Minnesma, students like Wright are springing into action to combat climate change —and pushing their local governments to do the same. Youthfid advocates are leading rallies, gathering petitions and taking daring climate resolutions to city halls and County Board moms, prodding local officials to get serious about cutting greenhouse gas emissions. Many are workirgwith a youth -driven organization called iMatter, a national nonp@rlt based in the Twin Cities that's focused on climate change and the role young leades play in the fight for solutions (imatteryouth.org).