Looking To The Future: Kamala Harris, Gen Z, & Climate Action - CleanTechnica

The article discusses former Vice President Kamala Harris’s recognition of climate change as a critical issue, particularly in relation to engaging Generation Z (those born 1997–2012) in the political process. Harris acknowledges the accelerating frequency of extreme weather events and the climate crisis as an existential threat, emphasizing that Gen Z faces “climate anxiety” about their future and the planet’s health. In her book *107 Days*, Harris reflects on her brief 2020 presidential campaign, noting that although climate change was not her campaign’s primary focus due to time constraints, she understands that young voters see the failure to act on climate as robbing them of a healthy future. She highlights Gen Z as a pivotal demographic for upcoming elections, stressing their potential to shape the nation’s democratic and environmental future. The article also explores Gen Z’s political malaise during the 2024 election cycle, citing their distrust of the two-party system and disappointment with Democratic leaders, including Harris, whom they felt did not adequately