🌏 BAYCS Newsletter: December |
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2020 was quite a year! Check our compilation of readings, videos, and updates from this year and for the next! |
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COMMUNITY FRIDGE PROJECT UPDATE This December 10, the Bay Area Youth Climate Summit teamed up with The Youth Vote and Compton Kidz Club to donate items to local community fridges. We ran clothing drives to combat fast fashion and donated eco-friendly hygiene packages to support those in need. Learn more in this video! | | |
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NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION GUIDE: HOW TO LIVE SUSTAINABLY BAYCS team member Dory gives tips and ideas on what you can do to have a more sustainable life in the new year. Read her piece to learn more! | | |
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CAREER EXPO RECORDING POSTED ON YOUTUBE! On Saturday, December 19th, the Bay Area Youth Climate Summit hosted an environmental science Career Expo showcasing the many different job types and opportunities within the field of environmental science. Watch the full workshop to see the different people who presented! | | |
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BIDEN CLIMATE TEAM: NOMINEES & APPOINTEES Now that Biden has been confirmed as president-elect of the United States, he has started to put together a team of people who will be supervising his Climate Plan and executing future environmental policies and decisions. There are 6 main positions for which the Biden-Harris Administration already made appointments and nominations. Read a brief description of each nominee or appointee below! | | |
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TAKE ACTION TO FIGHT FOR 1.5 On Saturday, December 12th, people from around the world came together to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the Paris Agreement. However, our leaders failed to contribute to a 1.5-degree pathway, and the climate crisis is becoming uncontrollable. We can’t allow that to continue to happen. Join Fridays for Future to #FightFor1Point5 ! | | |
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SCIENCE ARTICLE HIGHLIGHT: STANFORD EARTH TOP 10 STORIES OF 2020 Check out this article recapping major climate events this year! "Our list includes a mix of favorites, high-impact stories and some of our most-read research coverage from a tumultuous year...The year 2020 has brought more than its share of things we'll never want to revisit. These stories are exceptions, small lights in a year of extraordinary challenges." -Josie Garthwaite. | | |
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READING: COVID LOWERED OUR CARBON EMISSIONS THIS YEAR! With all the bad that this year might have brought, there is gratefully a positive effect of reducing our consumption of oil and coal. As a result of lockdowns in early March, emissions plummeted bringing a newfound peace and cleanliness to our air-hope that we truly have an impact on our climate. | | |
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JOIN LWHS ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB FOR 5-DAY ZERO WASTE CHALLENGE Join us THIS WEEK December 28- January 1st! There will be daily activities related to zero-waste and sustainable living that you can participate in! Any submission of proof of participation enters you into a chance of winning FREE tie-dye reusable face masks, handsewn scrunchies, and many more eco-friendly prizes! |
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JOIN THE COMMUNITY SLACK We've been posting updates, opportunities, and upcoming events! Get connected and meet other high schoolers passionate about the environment. | | |
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