Sep 20 Sep 20 Young people at Sacramento's climate strike describe what they're doing to fight climate change Mary Lynne Vellinga Investing in young people, Building a sustainable future Amirah, a junior at Sacramento State University, said she chose to be a vegan because of the carbon produced by raising meat animals. She said she also “doesn’t remember the last time I used plastic.” Isabella, 12, (left) attended the climate strike with her family. She said her family drives electric cars and does not eat meat. “We’ve been riding our bikes to soccer practice.” — Isabella, 12