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Congressional Hearing: Youth Perspectives on the Global Climate Crisis

Original title: VOICES LEADING THE NEXT GENERATION ON THE GLOBAL CLIMATE CRISIS

January 1, 2019

climate changeyouth activismenvironmental policyforeign affairs

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing provided a formal platform for youth activists to present their perspectives on climate policy to members of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Select Committee on the Climate Crisis.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Youth Climate Activists

These individuals provided testimony to influence federal climate policy discussions.

House Committee on Foreign Affairs

The committee members conducted the hearing to gather information for potential legislative or oversight actions.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2019.

What's next

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Summary

The House Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, Energy, and the Environment held a hearing on September 18, 2019, to hear testimony from youth climate activists. The session focused on the urgency of climate change and its impact on future generations.

Key Facts

  • The hearing took place on September 18, 2019, in the Rayburn House Office Building.
  • The session was a joint meeting between the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, Energy, and the Environment and the Select Committee on the Climate Crisis.
  • Witnesses included Greta Thunberg, Jamie Margolin, Vic Barrett, and Benji Backer.
  • Members were limited to 5 minutes of questioning each to accommodate witness schedules.
  • Members were granted 5 days to submit additional statements or questions for the record.

Why It Matters

This hearing provided a formal platform for youth activists to present their perspectives on climate policy to members of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Select Committee on the Climate Crisis.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?
The hearing was held to receive testimony from youth leaders regarding the global climate crisis.
Who presided over the hearing?
Representative William R. Keating, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, Energy, and the Environment.

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Witness Time Constraints

The hearing was structured with strict time limits for member questioning to accommodate the witnesses' travel schedules.

Greta Thunberg

Connected Entities

personVic Barrett“Fellow at Alliance for Climate Education and hearing witness”Map →
personGreta Thunberg“Founder of Fridays for Future and hearing witness”Map →
personWilliam R. Keating“Chairman of the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, Energy, and the Environment”Map →
personJamie Margolin“Co-Founder of This is Zero Hour and hearing witness”Map →
personEliot L. Engel“Chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs”Map →
personBenji Backer“President of American Conservation Coalition and hearing witness”Map →

Sources

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