While volunteering at a Warrenville, Illinois juvenile detention center, Isabella Wallmow, 20, realized incarcerated youth needed healing, not just punishment. Inspired by permaculture

While volunteering at a Warrenville, Illinois juvenile detention center, Isabella Wallmow, 20, realized incarcerated youth needed healing, not just punishment. Inspired by permaculture agriculture, she conceived a gardening program. With support from the Resiliency Institute and detention staff, she launched the Seeds for Change Garden Program in 2019.

Seeds for Change creates a safe, healing space, equipping youth with marketable skills. The program empowers them to lead all aspects of gardening, from planting to harvesting, addressing food insecurity and providing valuable health education.

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At 16, Alexandra Collins discovered Sterigenics had emitted levels of ethylene oxide (EtO), a known carcinogen, near her Hinsdale, Illinois, community for decades. Her neighborhood's high cancer

At 16, Alexandra Collins discovered Sterigenics had emitted levels of ethylene oxide (EtO), a known carcinogen, near her Hinsdale, Illinois, community for decades. Her neighborhood's high cancer rate (nine times the national average) spurred Alexandra to cofound Students Against Ethylene Oxide (SAEtO) to ban EtO emissions near schools and homes.

SAEtO educates the public, advocates for safer sterilization, and organizes campaigns. Alexandra's advocacy, with allied groups, led to the 2019 closure of the Sterigenics facility near her home. She also launched EtO-Free, a project whose all-girl team created a website reviewing EtO-free beauty products, empowering women to demand manufacturing transparency.

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In 2016, 18-year-old Chander Payne addressed his school's fresh produce shortage by connecting its food pantry with a local farm, delivering 20 pounds weekly. Inspired by regenerative agriculture,

In 2016, 18-year-old Chander Payne addressed his school's fresh produce shortage by connecting its food pantry with a local farm, delivering 20 pounds weekly. Inspired by regenerative agriculture, he founded Urban Beet farm in his high school courtyard. He invited youth from the Washington DC–based Homeless Children’s Playtime Project to grow vegetables, and his team partnered with True Food Kitchen to provide 20 children with farm-fresh meals.

Urban Beet has since provided 2,500 pounds of produce to underserved families and people experiencing homelessness, replicating its model nationwide. During the pandemic, they also donated 200 Free Little Farms—windowsill planters complete with soil, seeds, and support notes. Learn more at Brower Youth Awards.

Dr. Prasad Rao advocates for a safe, clean transport system, citing vehicle carbon emissions as a major environmental threat. He urges global adherence to the Paris Agreement, fostering collective

Dr. Prasad Rao advocates for a safe, clean transport system, citing vehicle carbon emissions as a major environmental threat. He urges global adherence to the Paris Agreement, fostering collective commitment. To inspire future generations, he established Eco-Clubs in his institutions, empowering young minds for sustainability.

Dr. Rao, Founder and Chairman of Paramita Group of Institutions, I.R.I.S World School, and Explorica, is a distinguished educational leader. He advises prominent school associations, providing quality education to thousands. He champions holistic education, mentoring, and adapting to global changes, believing these nurture talent and foster child-centric learning.

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Earth Guardians is collaborating with voter registration and turnout organizations, including Rock the Vote, Future Coalition, and We Stand United, to mobilize 65 million young people to register

Earth Guardians is collaborating with voter registration and turnout organizations, including Rock the Vote, Future Coalition, and We Stand United, to mobilize 65 million young people to register and vote. Our goal is to achieve the largest youth voter turnout in history.

Register to vote today. Don't stop there—pledge to triple your vote and text RevTheVote to 56525. Learn more about our mission: earthguardians.org/jointherevolution.

Anna and Kaitlyn, both 18, are climate justice and ecological activists. Anna is part of Fridays for Future, while Kaitlyn belongs to Extinction Rebellion. Both strike for the climate every

Anna and Kaitlyn, both 18, are climate justice and ecological activists. Anna is part of Fridays for Future, while Kaitlyn belongs to Extinction Rebellion. Both strike for the climate every Friday, advocating for science to be listened to, acted upon, and for the climate crisis to be taken seriously.

Anna, from Belfast, notably led the Youth Strike for Climate in September 2019, which saw thousands protest the lack of action by decision-makers. This talk was delivered at a TEDx event, an independently organized local community event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Students for Carbon Dividends (S4CD) is a key ally in fostering bipartisan climate solutions, particularly revenue-neutral carbon pricing. The organization builds support on college campuses,

Students for Carbon Dividends (S4CD) is a key ally in fostering bipartisan climate solutions, particularly revenue-neutral carbon pricing. The organization builds support on college campuses, engaging young conservatives and Republicans in the growing EcoRight movement.

Alex Posner, S4CD's President and Founder, will join our October call. He will discuss S4CD's efforts to bring Republicans on board with climate action. A Yale graduate and past speaker at CCL’s 2018 conference, Alex is also a volunteer with Magicians Without Borders.

In early February, VICE News covered CCL’s Conservative Climate Lobby Day, where 100 conservatives lobbied 74 Republican members of Congress. Participants voiced concerns that the Republican

In early February, VICE News covered CCL’s Conservative Climate Lobby Day, where 100 conservatives lobbied 74 Republican members of Congress. Participants voiced concerns that the Republican party is losing ground on climate change.

Twenty-two-year-old Jacob Abel told VICE News that the GOP risks alienating young voters if it doesn't lead on climate policy. He stressed the demand for conservative solutions to climate change, warning that inaction could result in voter loss.

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During lockdown, young people engaged with the concept of the circular economy through a recent webinar series.

This initiative provided teenagers with an opportunity to learn about

During lockdown, young people engaged with the concept of the circular economy through a recent webinar series.

This initiative provided teenagers with an opportunity to learn about sustainable practices. Three participants now share their experiences and insights gained from the program.