Thousands of young conservatives packed the Tampa Convention Center for Turning Point USA’s 2025 Student Action Summit (SAS) several weeks ago—and CFACT made sure to seize the moment. With an eye-catching booth, compelling visuals, and a passionate collegians coordinator, CFACT brought its signature brand of free-market environmentalism to the forefront of the youth conservative movement.
Strategically positioned near the entrance of the exhibit hall, CFACT’s booth stood out. Stacks of glossy infographics, informative literature, and recruitment materials energized the next generation of liberty-minded environmental advocates. A large pull up banner reading—“Want to get paid to promote liberty & enjoy nature?”—drew curious students and adults alike in droves.
From a sleek slideshow looping photos of CFACT activism to piles of “Drill, Baby, Drill” stickers and “Solar Panels Kill Wildlife” flyers, every inch of the table was designed to spark conversation and challenge the mainstream narrative on climate, energy, and conservation. And it worked. Throughout the weekend, hundreds of attendees stopped by to chat with CFACT staff, browse materials, and collect a variety of stylish stickers.
Current campus representative and dedicated booth volunteer Zach Lochard—fresh from CFACT’s record-breaking Eco-Summit in the Pocono Mountains—spoke with students about kayaking cleanups, tabling against offshore wind farms, and hosting thought-provoking speakers on campus. His perspective as a student leader offered prospective interns an invaluable peer-to-peer look at the Collegians program.
Many visitors were unfamiliar with the concept of “free-market environmentalism” but quickly engaged with the wealth of resources CFACT made available. The response was overwhelmingly positive.
One student from Texas State University lingered at the table for over 20 minutes asking questions about energy policy. “No one is talking about this,” he remarked while scanning a CFACT factsheet detailing the staggering numbers of wildlife killed annually by wind energy. After discussing ways to prevent these deaths with Collegians Coordinator Nate Myers, the student nodded, “You guys are actually offering real solutions.”
In an age of institutionalized climate alarmism, CFACT has created a space for free-thinking students. Championing free-market remedies to today’s environmental and energy challenges, CFACT stands tall as a symbol of science, not fear-based solutions.
Many young Americans are rejecting mainstream narratives, seeking honest and transparent sources of information. Reflecting this growing interest, nearly a hundred students from across the country signed up for CFACT’s Collegians program during the summit! Even students from Puerto Rico and Canada expressed interest in the possibility of launching international CFACT Collegian chapters.
With momentum continuing to build after SAS 2025, CFACT left Tampa energized and emboldened. As collegiate demand for alternative climate perspectives grows, CFACT is proving that the movement for free-market, common-sense environmentalism is only just beginning.