Author Archive for Dana
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 …
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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 …
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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. …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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US Pulls Out of Paris Climate Agreement – What Does It Mean?
On Thursday, the U.S. became one of three countries to reject the Paris Climate Agreement. The other two are Syria, …
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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 …
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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 …
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A Teacher’s Guide to Fake Climate Science
In March, the Heartland Institute, a conservative think tank, sent a direct mailing to 25,000 science teachers, kindergarten through college, …
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