“I am 101 years old and live in an assisted living facility,” Sachs wrote, saying that she was inspired by Swedish teenager Greta Thunberg’s activism on climate change. The proposal has met with remarkable acceptance by our residents.”A little publicity might inspire other seniors to do their part, Sachs wrote. Her timing couldn’t have been better, because I’d just met with two climate change experts to talk about the specific threats in California and what we can do about it. But the greatest tool for change, Patzert said — noting the unconscionable policies of certain so-called leaders — is the ballot box. A week later, with 44 ballots cast, the Fair Oaks climate change initiative won in a landslide, 44-6.

Source: Los Angeles Times February 01, 2020 12:56 UTC