Commentary: Time’s up for Gov. Herbert, young climate activists demand climate action now

On the morning of May 30, 20 young climate activists convened at a coffee shop in downtown Salt Lake. While early risers ordered espresso, we stuffed banners into our backpacks and synchronized our phone alarms.In a few hours, we would be sitting under crystal chandeliers at the annual Governor’s Energy Summit. When our alarms blared, 20 minutes into Gov. Gary Herbert’s policy discussion with Energy Secretary Rick Perry, we would be signaled to jump on the stage, adding the youth voi