Tag: Youth
It’s Time For A Youth Climate Corps
A recent study of Canadian youth shows that nearly 80 percent of 16-26 year-olds surveyed say that climate change affects their overall mental health, and...
In the Age of Eco-Anxiety, Adults Can Proxy Vote for Youth
Eco-anxiety and climate grief may very well be the new mental health crisis. Millions of young people around the world are struggling with real...
Climate Education in Schools Is Key To Tackling The Climate Crisis
The importance of education in preparing our children and grandchildren for their future cannot be overstated. Young people—under 18 years of age—make up almost...
Helping Kids Prepare For A Climate Constrained Future
I have four grandkids ranging in age between 9 and 14 years old. I often think about what their future will be like. Many...
Can Students Save Humanity When We Adults Could Not
For decades now, adult activists, adult environmentalists and adult scientists have been trying to move climate change to the top of the world agenda....
What Gives Me Climate Hope For 2019
What gives me climate hope for 2019 is the emergence of youth and women in the climate movement. They bring passion and emotional power to the forefront.
A World Where Leaders Are Childish and Children Are Leaders
In this post, Silver Don Cameron of The Green Interview highlights the emergence of a worldwide youth climate movement. The rise of youth is...
The 3% Project: The Climate Mobilization of Canadian Youth
A few years ago I ran across Steve Lee online. Our paths crossed on social media and we exchanged information on how each of...
Strike For Climate: Fridays For A Future
I've been a climate activist for over a decade now. I often ask myself if I'm having any impact at all in the fight...
Elders and Youngers Meet the Epic Challenge of Climate Change
Elders and Youngers - Epic Challenge of Climate Change After decades of uncontrolled greenhouse gas emissions and mounting impacts, we now need an "all hands on deck"...