Nice Kerry op-ed directed at young people on climate change calling for a new green youth movement

[karynnj]

Now, it’s time for a new generation of Americans to get in motion – because the very survival of our planet depends on them.

Now is the time for young people who learned to flex their political muscle last November to shift into high-gear and get Washington to take on our historic legislation to combat global climate change.

Starting today I am challenging young Americans throughout the country to make their voices heard on this urgent matter. I am doing this through Organize to be Heard Challenge.

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Don’t think you can’t make a difference. You already have. In the last election, more than 24 million 18-to-29 year-olds went to the polls because it was time for a change. This critical mass of young people — the Millennial generation — changed the direction of our country in a profound way on education, the economy, foreign policy and, of course, global warming.

http://consequence09.org/2009/10/guest-post-by-senator-john-kerry-a-new-green-youth-movement/

[YvonneCa]

1. We really need the youth of our country to get involved...

...in the critical issues we face, such as climate change. That's the ONLY way to reach our long-term goals. As a co-'boomer' I appreciate the Senator's EXCELLENT and UNrelenting focus and leadership in mobilizing the next generation to be knowledgeable and active in promoting the change we need.