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How the Youth Vote Determined the Midterms (And Will Shape Future Elections)

Cameron Katz, ACE Intern

The sustained youth vote is a great sign that young people are passionate about maintaining their civic engagement — and that they see voting as a main part of it. According to a study from the Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement (PACE), 49.3% of 18-34 year olds named voting as the most important action to ensuring democracy works.

Benefits of The Inflation Reduction Act For Homeowners

ACE Staff Writer

The Inflation Reduction Act offers homeowners numerous benefits, from lower energy bills and increased home value to economic growth factors.

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COP27 101

Cameron Katz, ACE Intern

“COP” stands for Conference of Parties and refers to the annual United Nations (UN) conference on climate change. The annual conference was solidified in 1994 when hundreds of countries signed the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. This year will mark the 27th conference and will be held in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt from November 6-18. It is the fifth time that the conference has been hosted in Africa.

Teacher Experiences with Climate Change

LeeAnn Sangalang, Head of Research and Experimentation

Several recent research studies have pointed to rising feelings of climate anxiety for youth and young adults across the globe. Despite the important role in young people’s lives that teachers have, less is known about their own levels of climate anxiety and how that impacts how they teach and support students’ concerns. ACE conducted a survey in September 2022 of our teacher network to learn more.

Your Rights at the Polls this 2022 Election Cycle

As Election Day—November 8—approaches, it is important to keep in mind the many rights individuals have at the polls. Knowing what rights you have at the polls is vital to ensuring no one infringes on your right to vote.

Voting Rights 101

Victoria Whalen, ACE Fellow

The right to vote is fundamental. Without it, the people’s voices are silenced and their influence is diminished. Voting rights are an integral part of passing equitable legislation.

Halloween Climate Actions

Learn about different Halloween-themed climate actions and events you can host this Halloween!

Climate Migration 101

Cameron Katz, ACE Intern

mpaigns that call for climate action tend to rely on images of polar bears struggling on tiny icebergs or fish tangled in plastic pollutants. And while these pictures of a struggling natural world are certainly compelling, to discuss the climate crisis without talking about the effect on humans—especially women, people of color, and low-income communities—misses one of the most perilous climate impacts of all.

Understanding Voter Intimidation

Victoria Whalen, ACE Fellow

The right of each voter to cast their ballot free from intimidation or coercion is a foundational principle of a free and democratic society.

The Power Grid and Climate Change 101

The privilege of having electricity is probably something many of us don’t think about until we experience a blackout. But as soon as a community experiences a power outage, everyone scrambles to purchase canned food, insulate heat or air conditioning, and replace the batteries in flashlights. Unfortunately, without major changes to the United States (U.S.) power grid, the increasingly intense effects of climate change could make electricity disruptions far more common.