climate change Tag Archive
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Passes in the Senate
This is what democracy looks like. We did it! Yesterday, the Senate passed the Inflation Reduction Act—the single largest climate bill ever passed in the United States. This is a huge win and YOU played a key role in this victory.
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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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Representation Matters: Disability Justice Creators and Activists to Follow
Representation matters because it takes just one person to become the next generation’s inspiration. To see someone that represents your identity overcome their challenges can inspire a whole generation. Keep advocating for representation by uplifting other’s who are different than you. For Disability Pride month, here are a few disability justice content creators everyone should know about. Read through this blog and check out each content creator’s social media platform. Don’t forget to follow, subscribe, and leave a like on their posts!
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The Business of Climate Change
As science and technology advance, society continues to grow alongside. The business world is connected with every aspect of life and remains one of the top producers of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Business plays a central role in climate change and has an immense responsibility to help curb future climate consequences. Understanding business’s role in climate change brings us one step closer to preventing future climate catastrophes.
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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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Action for the Climate Emergency (ACE) Statement Regarding SCOTUS Decision on West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency
The Supreme Court’s decision to gut the EPA’s ability to regulate carbon pollution will harm the lives and wellbeing of all Americans.
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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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Food Security and Climate Change 101
Access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food is a fundamental right among all people. However, there is an ongoing crisis of food insecurity worldwide that is exacerbated by climate change. Whether it’s due to droughts drying out all the crops or extreme flooding blocking the only roads to the nearest grocery store, the intersection between climate change and food insecurity is affecting millions.
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