The U.S. Pacific coast seafloor teems with vital marine life, providing essential habitat for fish and other animals. However, these beautiful coral gardens and spongebeds face destruction from

The U.S. Pacific coast seafloor teems with vital marine life, providing essential habitat for fish and other animals. However, these beautiful coral gardens and spongebeds face destruction from bottom trawl nets. Stronger government protections are crucial to safeguard this precious ecosystem.

To learn how you can help stop this destructive practice, visit Oceana.org.

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Our Children’s Trust is suing the federal government on behalf of twenty-one young people, including Victoria Barrett, over its climate policies. The lawsuit demands a science-based national

Our Children’s Trust is suing the federal government on behalf of twenty-one young people, including Victoria Barrett, over its climate policies. The lawsuit demands a science-based national climate recovery plan to bring carbon dioxide below 350 parts per million by 2100.

As of May 8, 2017, results were encouraging: a preliminary ruling in November affirmed the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to a climate system capable of sustaining human life.

Sadie-Phoenix Lavoie, a 22-year-old Anishnabe woman from Sagkeeng First Nation, co-chairs the Onjisay Aki Youth Climate Summit. She is pursuing a BA in Indigenous Studies at the University of

Sadie-Phoenix Lavoie, a 22-year-old Anishnabe woman from Sagkeeng First Nation, co-chairs the Onjisay Aki Youth Climate Summit. She is pursuing a BA in Indigenous Studies at the University of Winnipeg, serves as VP External for the UW Students' Association, and co-founded Red Rising Magazine.

The First Peoples-led Onjisay Aki Youth Climate Summit was held at Turtle Lodge from September 16-19, 2016. On International Peace Day eve (September 21, 2016), participating youth released a spiritually-informed statement for international peace and healing.

For more summit details, visit http://www.turtlelodge.org/event-view/2379/. The full statement can be found at http://www.turtlelodge.org/2016/09/onjisay-aki-youth-knowledge-keeper-statement-turtle-lodge-sagkeeng-first-nation-september-19-2016/.

Conservative leaders highlighted the benefits of clean energy, such as solar power, at the 2015 Conservative Clean Energy Summit.

The event was sponsored by the Christian Coalition and the

Conservative leaders highlighted the benefits of clean energy, such as solar power, at the 2015 Conservative Clean Energy Summit.

The event was sponsored by the Christian Coalition and the Young Conservatives for Energy Reform.

Amira Odeh, a student at the University of Puerto Rico at Rio Piedras, observed peers buying disposable plastic water bottles due to inadequate campus fountains. Drawing from her personal

Amira Odeh, a student at the University of Puerto Rico at Rio Piedras, observed peers buying disposable plastic water bottles due to inadequate campus fountains. Drawing from her personal experience with water scarcity, she initiated a campaign to address this wasteful habit.

Her successful advocacy led to the installation of new drinking fountains in every building and educated students on the environmental impact of single-use bottles. Consequently, more students now utilize the free tap water available on campus.

Odeh considers the university's commitment to maintaining fountain conditions and its consideration of a ban on non-reusable bottles her most significant accomplishment. This marked the first student-instigated environmental change campaign on a Puerto Rican college campus.

In 2008, fifth-grader Cassandra Lin founded Turn Grease Into Fuel (TGIF) after learning used cooking oil could be converted into affordable, clean-burning biodiesel for home heating. TGIF partners

In 2008, fifth-grader Cassandra Lin founded Turn Grease Into Fuel (TGIF) after learning used cooking oil could be converted into affordable, clean-burning biodiesel for home heating. TGIF partners with local restaurants to collect kitchen grease, which is then recycled and distributed to charities assisting families with heating needs. This initiative has already helped offset over two million pounds of carbon dioxide emissions.

Lin and her team further championed environmental efforts by drafting Rhode Island's Used Cooking Oil Recycling Act in 2011. Passed into law in 2012, this legislation expanded TGIF's reach, establishing a robust network that effectively addresses community needs while significantly reducing waste and pollution.

Chloe Maxmin co-founded "Divest Harvard" in September 2012, aiming to move Harvard University's funds out of fossil fuel corporations. Her initiative built on research into Harvard's past

Chloe Maxmin co-founded "Divest Harvard" in September 2012, aiming to move Harvard University's funds out of fossil fuel corporations. Her initiative built on research into Harvard's past divestment campaigns against apartheid and Big Tobacco, galvanizing a broad student and community movement.

The campaign gained significant traction, highlighted by a campus-wide referendum where 72% of undergraduates supported fossil fuel divestment. This, combined with outreach to alumni and faculty, led to meetings with trustees and initiated a crucial dialogue about fossil fuels at the university. Maxmin's activism began at age 12, and in 2007, she founded "First Here, Then Everywhere," an online network connecting youth activists globally.

“Remembering our past to co-create our future.” The Rare Earth Foundation is hosting a gathering in Far North Queensland, Australia, on November 14, 2012, during a total solar eclipse. This

“Remembering our past to co-create our future.” The Rare Earth Foundation is hosting a gathering in Far North Queensland, Australia, on November 14, 2012, during a total solar eclipse. This event will bring together earth-based cultures and young leaders to share knowledge and develop tangible solutions for our planet's challenges.

We are seeking expressions of interest from supporters. If you know Elders or cultural groups who might like an invitation, please email rahm@ref.org.au. For more information, visit our website: globaleldergatherings.org.

Victor Davila, a New Yorker, was among the seven winners of the Earth Island Institute's 2011 Brower Youth Awards.

He teaches young people in his community about environmental and health

Victor Davila, a New Yorker, was among the seven winners of the Earth Island Institute's 2011 Brower Youth Awards.

He teaches young people in his community about environmental and health issues, uniquely using skateboarding as his educational platform.