Climate Activism Tag Archive
ACE INTERVIEW: Hana Razvi on Being in an ACE Action Team
Hana Razvi is a 19-year-old youth climate activist from Brookfield, WI who serves as an ACE Action Team Lead.
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The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 is Signed Into Law
Today, President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) into law. This is a truly historic win—and it’s all thanks to people like you who have raised their voices and taken action. Grassroots organizing WORKS.
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ACE INTERVIEW: Mrinal Kulkarni on Activism as an ACE Action Team Lead
Mrinal Kulkarni is a 14-year-old climate activist located in Cumming, GA where he leads an ACE Action Team. There, he organizes projects in his local area to spread awareness about climate change and educate people about it.
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ACE INTERVIEW: Ilyas Khan on Climate Impacts, Misinformation, and Action
Ilyas Khan is an 18-year-old Muslim-Latine Climate Activist. Originally from Buffalo, NY, Ilyas was the lead organizer for the Youth Climate Strikes there and helped establish the Western New York Youth Climate Council. Ilyas moved to Pittsburgh, PA in 2020 and has since been an activist with Sunrise Movement Pittsburgh. Ilyas took part in the planning of the March 19th, September 24th and Earth Day Pittsburgh Climate Strikes and other local actions. They have recently helped establish the Pittsburgh Youth Climate Council and are currently working on the House on Fire Studio. Ilyas is a Winchester Thurston alum, and will be attending CMU in the fall.
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Press Statement – Action for the Climate Emergency Encourages Senators to Support Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
In recent months, young people have increasingly held elected officials accountable for climate action and are pleased that progress is being made. From devastating wildfires, hurricanes, flooding, and record-breaking heat waves, we know the window for small, incremental action has closed. This bill is a great opportunity for the US to demonstrate its leadership and moral obligation to tackle the climate emergency.
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PRESS STATEMENT: Action for the Climate Emergency Urges President Biden to Declare a Climate Emergency
Yesterday, for the first time, President Biden called climate change what it is: an emergency. Now it’s time for him to back up his words with action. Young people nationwide realize that it’s Now or Never to declare a climate emergency and are taking matters into their own hands to hold elected leaders accountable. President Biden must make good on his commitment and declare a climate emergency to position the full backing of the federal government behind a coordinated effort to address the climate crisis.
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ACE Interview: Iris O’Donnell Bellisario on Mental Health and Youth Activism
Iris is 24 years old based out of West Lafayette, IN. Iris graduated from Purdue University with a B.S. in Natural Resources and Environmental Science and is currently pursuing her Masters of Public Health. She has also interned with the Purdue Climate Change Research Center, working with scientists and environmental impact groups throughout Indiana.
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Youth Think Climate, Issue 4: Sustainability
The Youth Think Climate (YTC) Magazine is a digital, youth-led publication dedicated to showcasing the thoughts and experiences of youth on the climate crisis through various artistic mediums. This magazine was formed to build a community within the climate movement so that young people have a space to self-express and develop the belief that they can make change. By placing emphasis on storytelling and personal narratives, we bring in fresh, global perspectives and encourage youth to reflect on how the climate crisis affects them on a personal level.
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ACE Interview: Jorge Alvarez on Mental Health Activism and Climate Change
Jorge Alvarez is a 23-year-old recent first-generation college graduate, mental health advocate, digital strategist, and content creator who combines his appreciation for creative storytelling and video to inspire action, empower others, and build community. Through sharing his lived experiences and the lessons learned along the way, Jorge’s content not only destigmatizes mental health but cultivates space for collective reflection, unlearning limiting beliefs, and generational healing through breaking cycles.
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Kaila on the Trans and Queer Climate
Even though I was one of the lucky few that hadn’t been kicked out of my home or cut off financially from my family, many youth who identify as queer or trans face houselessness, financial instability, unemployment, or general discrimination. As a result, many also suffer from addiction and mental health issues which perpetuate their circumstances. Queer and trans folks are more vulnerable to the effects of climate change because they experience these struggles and are provided with fewer resources to become resilient against climate impacts.
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