A common refrain in political rhetoric is that “the children are our future.” The Consequence Campaign exists because youth aren’t just the future, we are the present. Our generation is mobilized and ready for action. Whether Washington is ready for it or not, we will not sit idly by as critical decisions are made. It’s our future and we are going to create it.

Consequence is the largest coalition of youth organizations ever assembled to call for congressional action on clean energy jobs and global warming. This is OUR fight. Youth have the most to lose from the impending climate catastrophe, and the most to gain from a new clean energy economy. In 2008, our decisive effort on the Obama campaign proved our political might. In 2009, our collective voice can be the deciding factor in the battle for strong clean energy reform. Standing together we cannot — and will not — be ignored.

Consequence Campaign partners are already running bold grassroots campaigns in every state in the country. In the posts below, you will hear from several of these partners in their own words about why they are involved in this effort and how you can take part.

It’s our time to lead. Together we will create our clean energy future.

In two days, bloggers worldwide will turn their attention to climate change for this year’s Blog Action Day. Consequence is proud to be a partner in what will be (not exaggerating) the largest social change event in the history of the web.

On Thursday, October 15th, over 6,300 blogs (and counting) — representing 130 countries and countless topics — will break from their normal schedule to focus on climate change, how it impacts their lives and their readers, and what we can do about it. The goal of Blog Action Day is to rally thousands of voices and “mobilize millions of people around expressing support for finding a sustainable solution to the climate crisis.”

The Consequence Blog will be joining in on the action, highlighting the importance of young people in the climate debate, featuring youth climate action across the country, and letting everyone know how they can get more involved.

It’s not too late to register your blog and join the discussion. Every voice counts.