Modern Youth Activism: What Student Voices Think About Climate Change
June 5, 2026
About this episode
Hey! It’s been a while, but I’m back (and ready to stay). In this episode, I’m with Siyona Mehta and Iman Merchent from the Climate Change Advocacy Club (CCAC) I founded at my previous Texas high school. We speak on a range of topics, including the difficulty faced by young leaders and how living in Texas has influenced the way we approach and view environmentalism. Sit back, relax, and listen to the next generation of activism!
Thank you so much to Siyona and Iman for their dedication to this episode! You’re both much more inspirational than you think; never forget that.
About this show
Welcome to Gone South! This podcast presents the intersection that climate change creates with agriculture, community, and faith in the Southern United States. The South is a core piece of achieving sustainable resource management and passage of beneficial environmental law. Because of this, the Gone South podcast serves the purpose of spreading the power of environmental advocacy.
This podcast is part of Gen Climate Speaks, a project of Climate Junction.
Your host
Leilani Fernandez is a senior in high school and is immensely passionate about climate activism.
Guests
Siyona Mehta and Iman Merchent, Climate Change Advocacy Club (CCAC), Texas