The ClimateUSA campaign of the Climate Crisis Coalition is spearheaded by Raya Ariella.

"I am sure that we must reduce our greenhouse gas emissions by an enormous amount in a very short time, and I am sure that we have the means to do so. However, harnessing public and political will towards achieving that end is another story. I believe that our goal should be to emulate ecological systems where none of our waste is toxic. If nature can do that, we should be able to as well. But whether or not we succeed will not affect how hard I try - for fighting for what I believe in is the best use of my time."