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Hope you’re staying safe amid multiple extreme weather events. We’re gearing up for NYC Climate Week alongside the UN General Assembly and calling for government action to combat the rigged system of fossil fuel pollution. We’re also considering a partnership with Kahoot! Please participate in this survey to weigh in. We’ll randomly choose one participant to receive a $50 gift card as thanks.
EDUCATOR RESOURCES
Lesson Plan: Hope After Hurricanes – Disasters such as hurricanes can be challenging and even traumatic experiences, particularly for youth. This exercise is for classrooms whose communities have been impacted by a hurricane to allow students to share their experiences and emotions. Students will have the opportunity to exercise solidarity by connecting with youth across the country.
Youth Climate Story: Fossil Fuel Development in Pennsylvania – Hear from Natalie, a young person using their voice to fight against fossil fuel development in Pennsylvania. Sitting on the Ohio River outside of Pittsburgh, a Shell ethane cracker plant is pumping out over 16,000 tons of CO2 and other pollutants. The plant has already blown through several air pollution limits, making it difficult for Natalie and others to breathe.
Our Climate, Our Future Live – Booking Now! We’re available to book for any time in the next school year in NC, OH, WI, MN, PA, TX and FL! We’ve launched a few improvements: adding local solutions, but shortening the presentation so we can have time for engagement. Make a plan to have a live presenter come to your school if you’re in one of these states.
Action of the Month
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CLIMATE NEWS AND EVENTS
No one is too young to fight for climate justice – The time for climate action is now, and young people have a right to build their futures. Published July 26, 2023, this Prism series started with a simple question: how do young people navigate the emotional and mental toll of climate change?
PragerU says it's approved in Texas schools. It's not. – The conservative group's big announcement that its climate denial videos were approved in Texas public schools appears to be a lie, the Texas State Board of Education tells HEATED.