Credit City of Eugene Zoom Meeting
Eugene city councilors and the mayor heard from dozens of residents who called for greater action in addressing climate change, Monday night.
Testimony largely centered on eliminating greenhouse gas emissions. Activist Sahara Valentine spoke as a member of the younger community.
“The community that will be inheriting the climate crises. That is very scary," Valentine said. Valentine is an organizer with Earth Guardians South Eugene and is a plaintiff in the Juliana v. United States climate lawsuit
"But you have the power to make my future livable," Valentine continued, "At the very least I’m expecting that with bold city leadership the city of Eugene will meet the Climate Recovery Ordinance goals by 2030.”