Daniel C. Esty, Yale Professor and editor of "A Better Planet: 40 Big Ideas for a Sustainable Future" (purchase [here](https://bigth.ink/Esty)), argues generational pressure is key to climate

Daniel C. Esty, Yale Professor and editor of "A Better Planet: 40 Big Ideas for a Sustainable Future" (purchase [here](https://bigth.ink/Esty)), argues generational pressure is key to climate change policy. He contends environmental progress requires a fundamental shift in values, viewing planetary contamination as a moral wrong. Young people are driving this transformation, demanding action from leaders and challenging the status quo, mirroring past societal shifts like attitudes towards smoking.

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The Bradford Literature Festival Digital Education Programme 2021 featured environmental activist and campaigner Mya-rose Craig. Learn more at

The Bradford Literature Festival Digital Education Programme 2021 featured environmental activist and campaigner Mya-rose Craig. Learn more at [bradfordlitfest.co.uk](https://www.bradfordlitfest.co.uk).

Craig emphasized the importance of recognizing diverse environmental voices beyond well-known figures like Greta Thunberg. She stated, "We keep on hearing about the same names... there are so many people all around the world doing amazing things." Discover more activists on EarthSayers.TV.

Youth are driving climate action, and their voices are making an impact. Join Alexandria Villaseñor and Alexander Posner as they discuss their climate advocacy, how young people can get involved,

Youth are driving climate action, and their voices are making an impact. Join Alexandria Villaseñor and Alexander Posner as they discuss their climate advocacy, how young people can get involved, and how adults can be effective allies.

Alexander Posner, Founding President of Students for Carbon Dividends (S4CD), leads a youth movement promoting a bipartisan carbon dividends framework. Alexandria Villaseñor, a prominent climate activist and co-founder of US Youth Climate Strike and Earth Uprising, follows the Fridays for Future movement.

Sara Saucedo, a CCL Tornadoes Regional Fellow, holds a Master's in Environmental Science and founded the successful A-State Environmental Club. She was also accepted as an Environmental Fellow for Yale and the University of Michigan.

Ridhima, an 11-year-old climate activist, is challenging global inaction on climate change. Driven by the devastating 2013 Uttarakhand floods, she sued the Indian government for its inadequate

Ridhima, an 11-year-old climate activist, is challenging global inaction on climate change. Driven by the devastating 2013 Uttarakhand floods, she sued the Indian government for its inadequate response, escalating her case to the Supreme Court. Her fight is for her future and that of billions of children.

Ridhima's activism has gained international recognition. She was invited to the UN General Assembly's Climate Action Summit, joined Greta Thunberg's strike, and spoke at conferences in Norway. She also met Sweden's King and Queen. Watch her powerful TEDx talk, independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Climate activist Luisa Neubauer, co-founder of "Fridays For Future," envisions a future where

Climate activist Luisa Neubauer, co-founder of "Fridays For Future," envisions a future where humanity has overcome the climate crisis. She emphasizes that addressing this challenge is a collective responsibility, not limited to one generation, and offers four initial steps for anyone to become an activist.

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While individual actions like composting are helpful, they are not the most effective ways to combat climate change. In this talk, youth climate activist Disha Ravi explains what *you* can do to

While individual actions like composting are helpful, they are not the most effective ways to combat climate change. In this talk, youth climate activist Disha Ravi explains what *you* can do to prevent a climate apocalypse.

Ravi, a founder of Fridays for Future India, gained prominence after her arrest in the 'toolkit' case, where a social justice document was deemed seditious by the Indian government; she was later granted bail. She currently works as a culinary experience manager with GoodMylk, promoting accessible plant-based food.

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Nalleli Cobo, now 20, began her impactful Environmental Justice activism at age 9, years before Greta Thunberg's school strike. Living across from an oil drilling site in South Los Angeles, she

Nalleli Cobo, now 20, began her impactful Environmental Justice activism at age 9, years before Greta Thunberg's school strike. Living across from an oil drilling site in South Los Angeles, she and her community suffered severe health issues, including heart palpitations, headaches, and nosebleeds so intense she had to sleep sitting up.

Cobo became a leading voice demanding the site's closure, evolving into an internationally renowned, award-winning Environmental Justice activist. She shares her journey, the ongoing struggles in disenfranchised communities, the high price paid, and how local efforts connect to the global fight for Climate Justice.

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This video is part of "Seeding the Field: 30 Years of Transformative Solutions," celebrating three decades of Bioneers conference highlights. Founders Kenny Ausubel and Nina Simons curated the

This video is part of "Seeding the Field: 30 Years of Transformative Solutions," celebrating three decades of Bioneers conference highlights. Founders Kenny Ausubel and Nina Simons curated the keynotes. We extend our gratitude to the Bioneers organization, its staff, partners, and community. Learn more about Youth Leadership here.

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On September 11, 2019, Democracy Now! presented "We Are Striking to Disrupt the System," an hour-long interview with 16-year-old climate activist Greta Thunberg. In her first extended U.S.

On September 11, 2019, Democracy Now! presented "We Are Striking to Disrupt the System," an hour-long interview with 16-year-old climate activist Greta Thunberg. In her first extended U.S. broadcast interview, the Swedish activist discussed her global school strike, which began in 2018 and has inspired millions. Having refused to fly due to emissions, Greta arrived in New York via a zero-emissions yacht to join a global climate strike and address the UN Climate Action Summit.

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In this powerful talk, 16-year-old climate activist Greta Thunberg details why she began her 2018 school strike, protesting outside the Swedish parliament to raise global warming awareness. She

In this powerful talk, 16-year-old climate activist Greta Thunberg details why she began her 2018 school strike, protesting outside the Swedish parliament to raise global warming awareness. She asserts the climate crisis is "solved" with existing facts and solutions, urging us to "wake up and change."

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