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.@SLBahr of the @SierraClub is kicking off #AZEnvironmentalDay2019, guiding a group of environmental advocates through today's itinerary. 
.@CharleneforAZ speaking now, flanked by Reps. Gabaldón, Cano and Sen. Dalessandro. Fernandez says now is a "critical time" to talk about climate change, taking more action to care for the Colorado River and helping those who suffer from extreme heat during summers.
Dalessandro is speaking about the importance of conserving water throughout AZ.
While chances might not be strong to pass bills she and Democrats feel are important, she says, "change is in the air" for the next few years when, perhaps, Ds will hold majorities in both chambers.
While chances might not be strong to pass bills she and Democrats feel are important, she says, "change is in the air" for the next few years when, perhaps, Ds will hold majorities in both chambers.
A student from Flagstaff High School now at the mic highlighting what comes next after NGS' expected eventual closure and calling for more sustainable energy opportunities in the area.
@utilityreporter has done a lot of great work on this: azcentral.com/story/money/bu…
@utilityreporter has done a lot of great work on this: azcentral.com/story/money/bu…
Gabrielle Ott, a student from Higland High School is one of the dozens of young people here today advocating.
We're talking with Greg Clark of Wild at Heart, a wildlife rescue group that rescues at-risk birds of prey and rehabilitates them.
Anakarina Rodriguez of @MiFamiliaVota talks about why she’s she’s here at #AZEnvironmentalDay2019 and why climate action matters to Latino communities.
Another one of the handful of groups here is @azheritage. Lani Lott is the group's executive director:
The group has divided into smaller groups and are meeting with their representatives. A news conference is starting in the Capitol Rose Garden in ~ 10 minutes.
Press conference now starting. A group of students from high schools around the state will present about Arizona's 5 C's and how to be more sustainable in the pursuit of those things. Livestream coming...
This gives you a taste of what these students are advocating for:
Also, we mistweeted earlier. This conference highlighted these advocates' "sustainable 5 Cs" which are:
🔸️Cultural diversity
🔸️Climate action
🔸️Clean energy
🔸️Clean air and water
🔸️Conservation of AZ
🔸️Cultural diversity
🔸️Climate action
🔸️Clean energy
🔸️Clean air and water
🔸️Conservation of AZ
