Climate Change

Reportback by Jon Booth, White Plains High School SDS

On Friday, April 18th, White Plains High School SDS held a teach-in titled “Confronting Climate Change.” Despite a great deal of difficulty from the administration the event was a smashing success. The first two periods consisted of Dr Elan Gandsman speaking about the causes and effects of climate change. He railed against coal and false solutions such as carbon trading. We overbooked the 2nd period, and had at least 100 kids filling every desk in the room as well as the floor. After Dr. Gandsman spoke, activist Evan Greer facilitated a workshop about Climate Justice. With music and audience participation, the scores of students present were able make the connections between climate change and other social justice issues, including capitalism, white supremacy, patriarchy and industrialism. The workshop was very effective and a good time was had by all. To learn more about climate justice, check out risingtidenorthamerica.org!