The City of Austin’s Office of Sustainability just named The Parents’ Climate Community “Net-Zero Heroes.” We are honored by this recognition and thrilled to be in the company of fellow Austinites who are working on solutions to the climate crisis.
“There are many reasons why caregiver voices need to be a part of the climate movement. We are natural allies to stand in solidarity with youth. We have a deeply personal motivation to ensure that the future is livable for kids. And we’ve seen historically that when parents get fired up on issues — from drunk driving to gun control — we can make a powerful emotional appeal for change.”
— Eileen McGinnis
Read the full article on the Sustainable Austin Blog.