To the Editor, 
Despite our state’s green reputation, Vermont has not made the necessary action to achieve its climate goals. Since 1990, Vermont’s carbon emissions have risen by 16%, while climate pollution in all of our neighboring states has fallen. Taking into consideration Vermont’s inability to reduce emissions over our lifetimes, and the startling results of the latest United Nations climate change report, the youth believe now is the time to show policymakers in Montpelier that the climate crisis requires immediate legislative action.