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The latest news, stories, and ideas from ACE and our students.

We #DefendDreamers

ACE stands with all young people - regardless of their immigration status.
ACE Staff | September 08, 2017

Hurricane Harvey: Ground zero for climate justice.

There are 50 inches of rain falling  –  50 inches, over four feet. That’s how much rainfall Hurricane Harvey is expected to dump on southern Texas before it’s all over.
It’s hard to actually comprehend what that much rain means.
Reb Anderson | August 29, 2017

We Won’t Stand on the Sidelines

As an organization committed to fighting for justice in all forms, we condemn white supremacy. We acknowledge that the roots of racism run deep in our country, roots which became starkly visible this past weekend in Charlottesville.
Matt Lappé | August 17, 2017

I pushed past my nerves and spoke up. It was worth it.

On April 4, 2017, I stood in front of thirteen politicians and began the most terrifying experience of my life.
Laney Allen | July 07, 2017

The obvious toxin you thought was banned is still killing Americans.

“What? Asbestos isn’t banned?” is an exclamation I hear all too often from people when I tell them I am a survivor of mesothelioma, a cancer caused by asbestos exposure.
Heather Von St. James | June 30, 2017

Youth Pressure MA Governor to Speak Up for Climate Action

On Wednesday, May 17, a delegation of youth, led by the Action Fellows with the Alliance for Climate Education and our partners at 350 Massachusetts for a Better Future (350 Mass) and the
| June 16, 2017

Our Voices United: Boston Youth-Led Rally

This year, the ACE Action Fellows in Boston explored the issues surrounding climate justice, and we decided to pursue the goal of achieving commitments to 100% Renewable Energy from the City of Boston and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Timothy Irish | June 09, 2017

US Pulls Out of Paris Climate Agreement - What Does It Mean?

On Thursday, the US became one of three countries to reject the Paris Climate Agreement. The other two are Syria, a failed state whose collapse was partly fueled by climate change, and Nicaragua, who refused to sign in protest that the agreement isn’t strong enough. 194 other countries – the entire rest of the world – are lined up against us. So, where do we go from here?
Reb Anderson | June 05, 2017

What does it really take to create an international climate accord?

In March of 2017, I drove to UNC Chapel-Hill for what I heard was a “climate simulation.” I didn’t think much about it until I showed up and had no idea what I was going to do that day.
Laney Allen | June 01, 2017

Paris: Here's How We Fight Back

This month, we were all set to kick off ACE’s spring giving campaign by celebrating the achievements of ACE youth climate leaders, teachers and students.
Matt Lappé | June 01, 2017

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