Bay Area Youth Climate Summit Newsletter: February 2022 |
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This edition is filled with opportunities, community events, and ways to get involved! |
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BAYCS AND GREENBELT ALLIANCE IS HOSTING AN ART CONTEST! With Greenbelt alliance, we are hosting an art contest for high schoolers in the bay area to showcase nature based solutions to climate change. Greenbelt is looking for artwork that addresses a specific environmental challenge in a creative way. There will be prizes available for the top winners and a chance for the art to be displayed in a gallery! Please submit your art by April 1st, 2022 and view the link below for more details regarding art mediums and submission format. | | |
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WANT TO HELP THE WILD FLOWER POPULATION IN SF? AND ENJOY SKATING? Join us to shake some seeds on Saturday, March 19 to spread wildflowers across SF’s less landscaped, overly industrialized regions, such as the Bayview. BAYCS will be holding a wildflower shaking event in early to mid-March; join us to help spread a bit of nature across the city, with an added bonus of volunteer hours and meeting other youth with an interest in climate action! Stay tuned on our Instagram for more updates! | | |
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11 BLACK CLIMATE ACTIVISTS YOU SHOULD KNOW AND SUPPORT Even as Black History Month ends it is important to remember to highlight and support Black voices year long. These are just some amazing Black climate activists who have done so much incredible work for the environment and Black communities. | | |
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DON’T JUST LOOK UP, LOOK AROUND: MOVIE REVIEW Have you seen Netflix’s comedy satirical documentary on climate change? Starring celebrities such as Leonardo DiCaprio, Meryl Streep, Jennifer Lawrence, and Ariana Grande, read what the program director for Youth vs. Apocalypse has to say about it! | | |
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HOW TO TALK ABOUT CLIMATE CHANGE MORE EASILY Written by Team Member Ariel Fu-Chen Climate change is low on the priority list for American voters - currently, Americans think about 16 other issues first when they cast their ballots. But there are steps you can take to inspire people to start caring about climate change, and a great place to begin is by talking to family and friends. Here are some tips to help you through the process. | | |
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NUCLEAR POWER: RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCE OF THE FUTURE OR RECIPE FOR CATASTROPHE? Written by Team Member Alyssa Goldfield As the world seeks alternatives to fossil fuels, nuclear has always been a controversial front runner of renewable energy sources. Some say the risks outweigh the benefits, others say we need to utilize the technology we have now before it’s too late. Read this op-ED describing why nuclear power needs to be harnessed at higher capacity ASAP. | | |
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OPPORTUNITIES & TAKE ACTION |
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XYLEM WATER INNOVATIONS CONTEST Water discrepancy is all over the world, affecting communities in their daily life. Xylem is a global water tech company dedicated to solving water infrastructure. They are hosting a contest for young people aged 13-25 to develop a solution to one of four water based problems communities face. With the ability to work in teams, you can be creative and develop a climate based solution for a cash prize! Registration ends soon so apply now! | | |
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REMEMBER THE BAY AREA SCIENCE FESTIVAL? The Bay Area Science Festival is coming to you in April! From April 22-30, you can volunteer your time helping with distribution, registration, set up/clean up, and information booths. This is a great way to gain community service hours and interact with science organizations in the Bay Area. Volunteers must be 16+, apply now! More info about attendance to come! | | |
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RALLY IN CONTRA COSTA TO END OIL DRILLING Youth vs Apocalypse is partnering with the Sunflower Alliance and Sustainable Contra Costa to hold a climate rally to stop the expansion of fossil fuel drilling. It will be held at the Antioch community center at 1 pm on March 12th. The rally will feature a range of exciting speakers, music, art, entertainment, an informational fair, and a supervised, fenced-in playground for young children. Put on your walking shoes and wear blue and green! Bring water, snacks, banners, and signs. | | |
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SF ART EXHIBITION: ARTISTS ADDRESS THE CLIMATE CRISIS Interested in the intersection of art and environmentalism? Check out the Lands End show, installed at the former Cliff House in San Francisco. Hosted by the For-Site Foundation, in partnership with the National Park Service, the exhibition spotlights the work of twenty-seven international and contemporary artists. Their work serves as an overall reflection on the current state of the climate crisis—exploring its multifaceted and interconnected issues, such as racial and gender equity, drought, famine, forced migration, and other human rights. Register for free tickets soon, the last event is March 27! | | |
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SUMMER CONSERVATION OPPORTUNITY WESTERN COLORADO Interested in visiting the beautiful scenery of Colorado while getting a chance to experience conservation by participating in community projects, forest regeneration, farming, and other hands-on activities. Spots are limited so visit the link below and apply now! | | |
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