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May 2, 2019 - Eugene Weekly: Even More Than 15 Minutes of Fame

September 24, 2018: Meet The Young Climate ‘Warriors’ of Eugene Oregon - OPB

September 17, 2018: Meet Eugene’s young climate ‘warriors’- The Register Guard

March 7, 2018: Kids Taking on Government: The New Normal? - The Revelator

April 21, 2017: "Bring it on": Students sue Trump administration over climate change - CBS News

Feb 27, 2017: Meet the Students Taking the Government to School, and to Court, in Landmark Climate Change Lawsuit - The 74 Million

Feb 24, 2017: These 9 Badass Youth Activists Are Changing the World - Global Citizen

February 27, 2017: Meet the Students Taking the Government to School, and to Court, in Landmark Climate Change Lawsuit - The 74

Feb 9, 2017: The 11-Year-Old Suing Trump Over Climate Change - The Atlantic

Avery M.

Age: 18, Hometown: Eugene, Oregon

"I want my government to understand that climate change is real, changes are happening right now, and things aren't going to get better on their own. Climate change should be the government's first priority."

Avery is 15 years old and lives in Eugene, Oregon. In 2014, she received NCAP's Rachel Carson Award. This award honors individuals who are making an on the ground difference in their community and inspiring others to do the same. Avery joined the federal lawsuit filed by Our Children’s Trust in 2015. She is now in the environmental club at her high school, and continues to help organize rallies in her home town. She loves nature and spending time outside. This includes hiking, swimming, exploring, and trail riding on her horse. Avery has two pet rabbits, some chickens, and a sweet dog. In her spare time she loves to get outdoors and watch the sunsets with her family.