We agree that immediate action on climate change is critical. Now is the time to dedicate ourselves to a low-carbon future and prevent lasting damage to all living things. Science shows us that we cannot afford to wait on cutting harmful carbon emissions. As young people, we are concerned about the warming of the earth that is changing our climate. We want to express our strong support for a rapid and steady shift from fossil fuels to clean renewable energy. Fortunately, there are great prospects for a major shift to clean and available renewable energy. Clean energy and energy-efficient technologies are growing fast and getting cheaper, making them more accessible. In the past 10 years, the U.S. has seen a 43-fold increase in solar power and a seven-fold increase in wind power; and the average American now uses 10 percent less energy.

A growing number of cities, states, corporations, and institutions are setting their sights on 100 percent renewable energy targets including San Francisco. Nearly 100 major companies, including Apple, Walmart and Johnson & Johnson have established similar goals. Hawaii has a law requiring 100 percent renewable electricity by 2045 and many states are now considering doing the same. 

In order to achieve our proposed commitments to reduce carbon pollution and to ensure a transition to a future powered by clean, renewable energy, we call on leaders in the United States of America to:

*Make a clear commitment to achieve 100 percent renewable energy for all operations before 2050.

*Set benchmarks and create legislation to achieve 100 percent renewable electricity before 2035.