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June 12, 2025

America is moving backward on climate. Here’s how Hollywood can help

Los Angeles Times

Action for the Climate Emergency (ACE) CEO Leah Qusba spoke with the LA Times about our research on Grey’s Anatomy and how storytelling in mainstream media can shift public understanding of climate-driven health risks.

June 5, 2025

Burnout Among the Youngest Climate Activists

NPQ

This Nonprofit Quarterly article highlights the mental health challenges facing young climate leaders and features a quote originally shared with Action for the Climate Emergency by activist Jamie Margolin, underscoring the emotional toll of climate advocacy.

April 23, 2025

Hope in the Face of the Climate Crisis: Youth Activism and Leadership

Safeguarding Sound Science, Climate Change Edition

ACE Youth Advisory Board members Cindy Le, Leilina Patel, and Jariel Ramos join climate leaders Kelly Lê of Grades of Green and Amanda L. Townley of NCSE for a powerful conversation on youth activism, systemic change, and sustaining hope in the climate fight. Hosted by Mat Kaplan, the episode explores their personal journeys and shared commitment to climate justice.

December 2, 2024

Turning millions of views into Action for the Climate Emergency

It's No Fluke

ACE's Creator Collective joined the It's No Fluke podcast to discuss their award winning Game Day Commercials

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October 8, 2024

Citizens March to Protest Proposed WE Energies Price Hikes

The UWM Post

Protestors from various organizations — Action for the Climate Emergency (ACE), Sierra Club of Wisconsin, Walnut Way, Citizen Action of Wisconsin, North Side Rising and Healthy Climate — gathered outside of the WE Energies headquarters at Zeidler Union Square Park and marched to the Drury Plaza Hotel. Within the hotel, the Public Service Commission held a hearing to get public input over the decision of accepting the new proposal or not.

October 4, 2024

People in Milwaukee march and speak out about We Energies latest proposed rate increase

WUWM

"Many in the crowd were teens — members of an organization called Action for the Climate Emergency. They called for an end to dependence on fossil fuels and cried out against raising energy rates. The march started—symbolically—in front of We Energies headquarters."

October 4, 2024

‘Unreasonable’: Dozens of residents testify at meeting decrying proposed We Energy rate increases

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

“We Energies thinks we’re not paying attention to this,” Marquez said to the other activists. “But they’re wrong … we’re trying to stand up to a billion-dollar corporation. It’s not going to be easy to win, but it is possible.”