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Unraveling the Climate Whodunnit: A Challenging of Identity and Belief

Posted By  Naomie Chien
A second-generation immigrant daughter, Naomie is a rising senior at the Nueva School in San Mateo who joined climate activists on an advocacy trip to Capitol Hill to push Congress to take action on climate change education. Learn about Naomie’s...
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California Youth Climate Policy (CYCP) Leadership Program: A Game Changer for Climate Action and Youth Advocacy

Posted By  Will Booth
Ten Strands climate corps fellow and CYCP Leadership Program facilitator Will Booth writes about the progress of the program thus far and how it’s equipping forty-five youth to be game changers in their communities....
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Ten Strands Intern Skyla Lumbard on Her Internship Experience

Posted By  Skyla Lumbard
Today, we’re excited to share reflections Skyla Lumbard on her experiences interning with Ten Strands, as well as how she hopes her work will have a true impact on their communities and other aspiring young climate leaders....
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Ten Strands Intern Li Platz on Her Internship Experience

Posted By  Li Platz
Today, we’re excited to share reflections Li Platz on her experiences interning with Ten Strands, as well as how she hopes her work will have a true impact on their communities and other aspiring young climate leaders....
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Creating RootPipes: A New Sustainable Landfill Design that Lowers Methane Emissions

Posted By  Kennesha Garg
Greenhouse gas emissions are a leading cause of climate change, and one youth has a solution. Meet Kennesha Garg, a senior at American High School in San Francisco, who developed a system—RootPipes—that uses pipes to more effectively remove gasses from...
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From Wildfires to Climate Action: My Journey Toward Environmental Stewardship

Posted By  Riki Bertoldi
Today we hear from the newest addition to our team, Ten Strands climate corps fellow Riki Bertoldi, and how living in California increased her awareness of the detrimental impacts of climate change, particularly her exposure to frequent wildfires and smoke....
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Spotlight on Junior CEOs from the Marin School of Environmental Leadership

Posted By  Karen Madden
Written by MarinSEL lead teacher Karen Madden, this story highlights the voices of high school junior CEOs in the program who create sustainable business ideas that focus on economy, equity, and the environment....
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Climate Justice Curriculum by Youth, for Youth

Posted By  Courtney Welsh
We’re proud to showcase the next story from the seventh-grade writing team in our Climate Change and Environmental Justice Program, Global Nomads Group....
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The Environmental Education of Youth Holds the Solution to Our World’s Future

Posted By  Will Booth
Ten Strands climate corps fellow Will Booth shares his journey to the environmental education space....
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From Climate Worrier to Climate Warrior: A Journey through Gardening and Climate Advocacy

Posted By  Rishi Gurjar
We're share a powerful story by Rishi Gurjar, an incoming freshman at Cornell University, who has pioneered climate literacy efforts in his school district, leading to the decision by the district to incorporate environmental education in school campuses....

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