On Jan. 13, members of Youth vs. Apocalypse and concerned Bay Area residents gathered in front of the California Teachers Association’s (CTA) headquarters in Burlingame, CA. The protesters demanded support for the California State Teachers’ Retirement System’s (CalSTRS) divestment of the $6 billion they currently have invested in the fossil fuel industry.
Students demand divestment from fossil fuels
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About the Contributor
Alana Wacker, Staff Writer
Alana Wacker is a senior (Class of 2024) at Carlmont High School. She is currently a staff writer and is excited to continue pursuing local stories. Outside of journalism, you can find her soaring on aerial silks, playing the flute in Carlmont's Symphony Orchestra, rock climbing, working at Impact! Kickboxing Fitness, and baking. View her portfolio here.
