Youth Activists
Crafting a Vision for the Future: My Experience at LCOY USA 2024
Dry and sunny Tempe, Arizona where temperatures have been over 100 F for 113 consecutive days, delegates gathered to attend …
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ACE INTERVIEW: ‘Green Student of the Year’ Marcia Olson Making a Difference through Local Activism
Marcia is a 17 year old activist based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She has been a driving force in climate activism …
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Katya Calls for Continued Climate Education in Texas
Katya mobilizing alongside fellow ACE Youth Advisory Board members at ’24 NYC Climate Week
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Youth Triumph: The Inspiring Story Behind Hawai’i’s Groundbreaking Climate Deal
The recent settlement between Hawai’i’s youth plaintiffs and the Hawai’i Department of Transportation is a historic moment in the fight …
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Big Hurricanes Boosted By Big Oil
In recent years, the number of hurricanes hitting the globe has increased dramatically. In 2024, NOAA predicted an 85% chance …
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Youth vs Fossil Fuels Convergence Recap
Aana Shenai and I were fortunate enough to join almost one hundred young people in Portland, OR for the Youth …
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Compassion & Self-Care: Antidotes to Climate Anxiety
With April being Stress Awareness Month, prioritizing self-care is just as important as doing work to help the world heal. By taking care of ourselves and nurturing our well-being, we are able to approach our work with greater resilience, creativity, and effectiveness, which in turn allows us to leave a more positive impact on the world. Here are some tools to help navigate emotions around climate anxiety.
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Youth Activists You Should Know: Introducing the Youth Advisory Board
ACE’s Youth Advisory Board (YAB) began as a project proposed by ACE’s Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) team to …
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ACE INTERVIEW: A Deep Dive with Aaditi Lele and her Climate Justice Activism
Aaditi Lele (she/her) is an inspiring young climate justice activist making strides with her advocacy at Vanderbilt University. Aaditi is currently the Research & Policy Communications Lead at Zero Hour, a News Editor with the Vanderbilt Hustler, and a Fossil Free 5 campaign member. Her work has been featured by The Washington Post, CNN, and more.
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COP27: Youth Activists You Should Know
COP27 has come and gone with some inspiring takeaways, but it was clear we still have a ways to go. However, one huge histroical moment was the addition of the first ever Children’s and Youth Pavilion. This hub allowed for young activists worldwide to meet, collaborate, and uplift each other. We asked 13 youth activists who were on ground at COP27 how their experience was as a young activist. Read their responses below, learn more about them and their organizations, and be sure to give them a follow!
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