Zanagee Artis co-founded Zero Hour when he was just 17 years old. The youth-led climate justice organization has since expanded to 24 sister chapters across the United States with many more internationally. Zero Hour creates entry points, training, and resources for new young activists (and adults who support their vision) wanting to take concrete action around climate change.

Zanagee has been recognized by national publications including the New York Times and recently by Teen Vogue as one of the magazine’s “9 Climate Activists of Color You Should Know.”

52 Hertz host Petrice Jones and Zanagee talk about the ability of young leaders to galvanize change, how Zero Hour goes against the current by centering the voices of diverse youth, and why the environment should be a top priority when Americans cast their ballots in the November 3 presidential election.