Haven Coleman

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Haven Coleman
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Born (2006-03-29) March 29, 2006 (age 15)[1]
OccupationStudent
OrganizationUS Youth climate strike
Known forEnvironmental activism

Haven Coleman (born March 29, 2006)[2] is an American climate and environmental activist.[3] She is the co-founder and co-executive director US Youth Climate Strike;[4] the nonprofit organization is dedicated towards raising awareness and demanding action concerning the climate crisis.[5] She established it together with youth activists Alexandria Villaseñor and Isra Hirsi.[6] She also writes for Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists.[7]

Haven Coleman is based in Denver, Colorado.[2] She is a student of Denver Public Schools.[8]

Activism[]

Coleman first felt the pull towards environmentalism when she was ten years old: after learning that her favorite animal, sloths, are diminishing due to deforestation. She then made significant lifestyle changes inspired by sustainable living.[9] Her training at Climate Reality Project educated her further.[10]

After seeing the bold environmental activism of Greta Thunberg and youth climate strikes in Europe, she was inspired to do the same. Thus, since January 2019,[5] at 13 years old, she began protesting in front of businesses or government buildings,[11] such as the Colorado State Capitol.[12] Every Friday she goes on strike to demand political action regarding air quality, coal plant retirement, renewable energy, etc. She also e-mailed elected officials concerning the issue. She was massively bullied by peers in school who thought her stark activism was strange.[9]

Coleman would protest alone until she was able to establish the US Youth Climate Strike together with Isra Hirsi and Alexandria Villasenor.[13] Since then, climate strikes have been conducted across many states in the USA.[14] On March 15, an international youth protest with over 120+ countries involved was held.[15]

Coleman went viral after speaking to state Senator Cory Gardner about carbon polluters on a public forum at the town hall. She implored him to take action and offered to organize a grassroots movement to facilitate, however, Gardner refused.[11]

As she made headlines, she caught the attention of Al Gore, who invited Coleman to speak for the 24 Hours of Reality campaign organized by The Climate Reality Project.[11]

Coleman is presently working on Arid Agency, which is geared towards accelerating environmental and social justice campaigns.[16]

References[]

  1. ^ @israhirsi (29 March 2019). "Happy 13th birthday to my partner in climate activism @havenruthie..." (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  2. ^ a b Harmeet Kaur (15 March 2019). "She's 12 and she's trying to save the world by skipping school". CNN. Cable News Network. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
  3. ^ "Skipping School Around The World To Push For Action On Climate Change". NPR.org. 14 March 2019. Retrieved 2020-09-10.
  4. ^ "19 youth climate activists you should be following on social media". Earth Day. 2019-06-14. Retrieved 2020-09-10.
  5. ^ a b "Climate Reality Leader Haven Coleman Talks Today's Youth Climate Strike". Climate Reality. The Climate Reality Project. 15 March 2019. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
  6. ^ Nardino, Meredith. "Meet the 13-Year-Old Organizer of the US Youth Climate Strike". DoSomething.org. Retrieved 2020-09-10.
  7. ^ "Haven Coleman". Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists. Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
  8. ^ Eastman, Katie (19 September 2019). "A Denver teen goes on strike for the climate every Friday – and this week, she will march with Greta Thunberg in NYC". KUSA.com. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
  9. ^ a b Minutaglio, Rose (14 March 2019). "The World Is Burning. These Girls Are Fighting to Save It". ELLE. Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
  10. ^ Borunda, Alejandra (13 March 2019). "These young activists are striking to save their planet from climate change". Environment. National Geographic Partners, LLC. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
  11. ^ a b c Kutz, Jessica (23 February 2019). "Meet the 12-year-old activist taking politicians to task over climate change". Grist. Grist Magazine, Inc. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
  12. ^ Budner, Ali (13 March 2019). "Meet the Mountain West Teens Organizing the U.S. Youth Climate Strike". Elemental. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
  13. ^ Li, Ang (14 March 2019). "'It Will Be Too Late for My Generation.' Meet the Young People Organizing a Massive Climate Change Protest". Time. Time Inc. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
  14. ^ Budner, Ali (12 March 2019). "Meet The Mountain West Teens Organizing The US Youth Climate Strike". Colorado Public Radio. Colorado Public Radio. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
  15. ^ Barclay, Eliza; Amaria, Kainaz (15 March 2019). "Photos: kids in 123 countries went on strike to protect the climate". Vox. Vox Media, LLC. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
  16. ^ "Haven Coleman". SXSW EDU 2020 Schedule. SXSW, LLC. Retrieved 2020-09-10.
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