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When Galen Armstrong became a father, his perspective – like that of many parents – changed. Though he’d always been committed to protecting the environment, watching his twins grow up has given Armstrong a sense of urgency.
“Every decision we make now matters a lot,” he says. “We see disaster as inevitable within the lifetime of our children if we do nothing. We have run out of time for slow change and for making mistakes.”
As an organizer with For Our Kids, a national network of parents and grandparents asking for meaningful action on climate change, the 36-year-old pushes for greater action from governments to protect the environment and secure a future for the next generation.
His is one of several voices Patricia Lane has recently profiled in a series highlighting the work of young people in addressing the climate crisis. From a city councillor fighting for climate justice to an engineering grad urging fossil fuel and mining companies to publish how much money they give to governments, these young Canadians represent a cohort of passionate, focused and optimistic advocates fighting for a future with clean air, land and water for all.
Though the need to address climate change is increasingly dire, Armstrong maintains a clear-eyed sense of resolve in his efforts to heal the planet: "If we do nothing, we are much less likely to protect (our kids), and action feels better. It’s pretty basic. If we work together, we feel better, and we make a difference."
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