Power Shift 2021 is a massive youth convergence taking place in New Orleans April 16-18th. We chose New Orleans because it is a critical hotspot for the climate and environmental justice movements.. New Orleans, along with the entire gulf coast is home to toxic oil and petrochemical (plastic) refineries, and a breeding ground for increasingly dangerous hurricanes. Big Oil is investing heavily into the expansion of plastic production as political resistance to fossil fuels for energy is increasing, posing a serious risk to public health. We are honored to bring this powerful convergence to the city and region to support organizers on the ground to build local power and draw national scale awareness to local struggles for justice and needs for climate resiliency.
Serving students in the Environmental Science and Policy Program @ UMD