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.
Youth Voices
Ten Strands Intern Li Platz on Her Internship Experience
Posted by Li Platz on August 17, 2023Today, 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.
Creating RootPipes: A New Sustainable Landfill Design that Lowers Methane Emissions
Posted by Kennesha Garg on August 3, 2023Greenhouse 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 landfills and ultimately create a safer world.
From Climate Worrier to Climate Warrior: A Journey through Gardening and Climate Advocacy
Posted by Rishi Gurjar on March 2, 2023We’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.
(Bio)Diversity in the Face of Adversity: Portraits of a Youth Response to the Ongoing Climate Crisis
Posted by Olivia Johnson, Zoe Tsai, Emma Gubbels on September 1, 2022This article is part of our Youth Voices series. At Ten Strands we believe that young people have valuable perspectives and a critical role in shaping our society and our world. We recognize their power to drive dialogue and create positive change, and are committed to providing a platform which amplifies their contributions. (The article was […]
How Advocacy for Environmental Policy and Climate Literacy is the Catalyst for Action
Posted by Diya Kandhra, Cici Xu on August 3, 2022This article is part of our Youth Voices series. At Ten Strands we believe that young people have valuable perspectives and a critical role in shaping our society and our world. We recognize their power to drive dialogue and create positive change, and are committed to providing a platform which amplifies their contributions. Finding Our Voices: […]
April 8, 2022 Newsletter
Posted by Ten Strands on April 8, 2022We interviewed Terra Linda High School junior Sarah Mondesir about her unique project, “Flavor Profiles,” a cookbook that tells the story of Black women who have lost their lives through police violence.
This article is part of our Youth Voices series. At Ten Strands we believe that young people have valuable perspectives and a critical role in shaping our society and our world. We recognize their power to drive dialogue and create positive change, and are committed to providing a platform which amplifies their contributions. Sarah Mondesir, a […]