Turning Climate Goals Into Community Wins - Jack Hanson
Meet Young Leaders Award recipient Jack Hanson, who empowers local leaders to drive bold climate action and build a fossil-free future through Run On Climate.
June 12, 2025

Meet Young Leaders Award recipient Jack Hanson, who is turning bold climate action into real local change. As Co-Founder and Executive Director of Run On Climate, Jack empowers leaders and activists nationwide. From winning a seat on Burlington’s City Council at just 24 to championing policies that cut emissions and boost affordability, his work is building a roadmap toward a fossil-free future while starting at the community level.
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A series of entries from our Walking Softer community that inform, inspire and support change on our planet.

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