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Prop 412 Rejected Because of Climate Concerns, Foreshadowing What Must Happen Next

by Ojas Sanghi and Brendan Anderson

June 7, 2023

It was not higher fees that killed Tucson’s Prop. 412. Instead, it was the Democratic, liberal vote — the climate vote — that tanked this proposition. The climate-concerned electorate may not have been all of the voters against Prop 412, but they were the deciding group.

If TEP, the Mayor and Council wish to pass a new franchise agreement, getting these voters onboard will be critical.

I'm 15. I worry about climate change. And now, I'm fighting back

by Sonia Fernandez

May 31, 2019

As a rising high school junior, my mind is constantly consumed with worry over grades, college, learning to drive and preparing for debate tournaments.

But a new worry is overwhelming me: the deep fear I have for the future, where myself, my family, and my friends may face an impending ecological disaster.

I know I’m not alone in this – around the world millions of youth have organized to protest our right to a safe future.

Net Zero Goal is crucial for Phoenix, but we need federal help

June 17, 2021

Prop 412 endangers the future of Tucson’s youth

by Ojas Sanghi

May 13, 2023

Arizona’s politicians are not addressing our climate crisis. We need to make them

by Brian Mecinas

Sep 19, 2019

Articles

Tucson teens work with city, state officials to promote climate action

February 10, 2023

Dozens of Tucson teenagers are advocating for climate justice across the state and making sure their voices are part of important community conversations.

The Arizona Youth Climate Coalition got its start in 2019 as part of the nationwide Youth Climate Strike, inspired by Swedish student Greta Thunberg, who staged a protest outside of the Swedish parliament the year in August 2018.

Tucson youth voices on climate action: ‘What we’re fighting for’

January 9, 2024

In Arizona, a generation fears uncertainties in abortion access and climate action

October 16, 2024

Tucson climate strike

Tucson declares climate emergency; council commits to 10-year plan for change

September 10, 2020

Arizonans join in Big Bold Jewish Climate Fest

January 28, 2021

Feeling anxious about climate change? Here are 5 tips to manage those feelings

March 20, 2023

A Friday for the Future: The Global Climate Strike May Help the Youth Movement Rebound From the Pandemic

September 24, 2021

What's missing from this conversation?

September 22, 2023

‘What a time to exist’: Activists express urgency, advocacy at Tucson climate rally

September 25, 2023

Arizona environmental activists say there's too much at stake to stop their fight

December 26, 2023

Extreme Weather Events Are Affecting Whether and How People Vote

October 3, 2024

Videos

Arizona Youth Climate Coalition rallies at capitol for climate action

March 25, 2022

Ojas Sanghi and Tanish Doshi, Democrats of Greater Tucson

May 23, 2023

Proposition 412 results - panel with Steve Kozachik, Ojas Sanghi, and Tanish Doshi

May 23, 2023