Bay Area Youth Climate Summit Newsletter: July 2021 |
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Happy July! This newsletter is FILLED with climate media and opportunities to brighten your summer. |
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ENVIRONMENTAL VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES IN THE BAY Need some volunteer hours this year? Or in search of some new places to volunteer? Check out our most recent Instagram post to get connected with local environmental opportunities! | | |
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IS YOUR CARBON FOOTPRINT BS? Check out the podcast How to Save a Planet and their recent episode for a taste of what they have to offer. It is run by scientist & policy nerd Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, along with journalist Alex Blumberg! Together they look at climate solutions, talk to people who are making a difference, ask hard questions, crack dumb jokes and — episode by episode — figure out how to build the future we want. | | |
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EAST BAY REGIONAL FIELD INTERNS NEEDED! East Bay Regional Parks is currently accepting student interns! Roles may include aiding naturalist staff in educational programs, feeding livestock, greeting the public, maintaining displays, or light horticulture tasks. Applicant must be at least 16, hold a valid driver's license, and be of student status (college or high school). Apply and learn more at the link below! | | |
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EATING FOR THE PLANET We’re shining a light on restaurant owners who put the earth at the forefront of their business. From reducing waste to making delicious, plant-based dishes, here’s how Lighthouse, Spyce, Wildseed, Honeybee Burger, and more push environmental sustainability forward in the restaurant industry. | | |
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🚗 Do you think men cause more climate emissions than women, or vice versa? Check out this Guardian article that explains a recent study on how emissions vary between genders. |
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🎶 Atmos article about tackling the climate crisis on TikTok. (Read) ▶️ Inspiring Netflix film about the Paralympic Games' influence on our global understanding of disability, diversity, and excellence. (Watch) |
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EMAIL YOUR REPS TO SUPPORT THE OCEAN-BASED CLIMATE SOLUTIONS ACT One of the best ways to create policy change is by expressing your support to your elected officials. They want to hear from their constituents, like you! Ask them to co-sponsor the Ocean-Based Climate Solutions Act, legislation that seeks to leverage the ocean’s potential in the fight against climate change. | | |
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NATIONAL CLIMATE CLEAN-UP LOCATOR: PLANET PATROL One of my (Erika) favorite summer activities is to go on walks around my neighborhood and bring a bag and gloves to pick up trash along the way! I get to clean my community while clearing my head. However, if you want to clean up specific regions with other people, click the link below to find one closest to you! | | |
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UPCOMING EVENT: EARTHECHO YOUTH LEADERSHIP SUMMIT Young environmental leaders from around the world, ages 13-25, are convening virtually at EarthEcho’s 2021 Youth Leadership Summit, and YOU are invited! Join 300+ environmental leaders for networking, connecting live with thought leaders in marine science, policy, storytelling, and more to ultimately build a global youth movement to protect 30% of the ocean by 2030 through local action around the world! | | |
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Check out this webinar recording hosted by Loop and other companies leading the way to zero-waste consumerism in honor of Plastic Free July! |
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5-MINUTE ACTIONS: PLASTIC FREE PETITIONS Want to help promote a plastic-free future? We've compiled some petitions for you to sign -- a task that takes 5 minutes or less! | | |
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IS WIND CATCHING THE FUTURE OF RENEWABLE ENERGY? Check out this article written by Thred, a digital space led by youth who publish opinion pieces and articles surrounding various topics of tech, culture, social change and climate news! | | |
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YOUNG ENVIRONMENTAL PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR Due August 14, 2021 | Are you interested in photography and passionate about the environment? Submit your work to capture portraits of climate change and your personal experience in the 14th Annual Environmental Photographer of the Year (EPOTY) contest! | | |
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IS BITCOIN ACCELERATING CLIMATE CHANGE? How is crypto currency affecting the climate? What do finances have anything to do with the climate? Check out this EarthJustice blog post about how these two sectors are related. | | |
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