Mercedes Thompson and Claire Wayner were honored at the 2017 Brower Youth Awards for their dedicated environmental work in Baltimore. Beginning as young students, they focused on the critical

Mercedes Thompson and Claire Wayner were honored at the 2017 Brower Youth Awards for their dedicated environmental work in Baltimore. Beginning as young students, they focused on the critical issue of trash, advocating for the understanding that there is "no 'away'" for waste.

Their impactful efforts specifically targeted Styrofoam, a toxic pollutant. Through their initiatives, they successfully influenced their schools, the city, and the state, raising awareness and promoting solutions.

Many childhood memories are made in parks and gardens, yet safe green spaces are often inaccessible or non-existent for those in underserved communities. This lack significantly impacts well-being

Many childhood memories are made in parks and gardens, yet safe green spaces are often inaccessible or non-existent for those in underserved communities. This lack significantly impacts well-being and community development.

Entrepreneur, educator, and gardener Claire Henkel explores the critical importance of these spaces in fostering happy, connected, and resilient communities. Her insights were shared during a TEDx event.

Learn more about TEDx at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

This document presents the 2017 Brower Youth Awards Speech, a significant address delivered by Mercedes Thompson and Claire Wayner. The Brower Youth Awards annually recognize outstanding young

This document presents the 2017 Brower Youth Awards Speech, a significant address delivered by Mercedes Thompson and Claire Wayner. The Brower Youth Awards annually recognize outstanding young environmental leaders, celebrating their innovative projects and dedication to a sustainable future.

Thompson and Wayner's speech likely articulated their vision, shared insights from their environmental work, and inspired attendees with their commitment to addressing pressing ecological challenges. Their participation underscores the vital role youth play in driving environmental change.

At UNFCCC COP25 on December 4, 2019, C2G and leading experts urged greater urgency in global discussions to address governance gaps in CO2 removal. They emphasized the need for robust frameworks

At UNFCCC COP25 on December 4, 2019, C2G and leading experts urged greater urgency in global discussions to address governance gaps in CO2 removal. They emphasized the need for robust frameworks to manage large-scale carbon dioxide removal efforts.

Claire Fyson, a Research Analyst at Climate Analytics and co-author of "Governing Large-scale Carbon Dioxide Removal: Are We Ready?", specifically highlighted governance challenges associated with nature-based approaches to CO2 removal.

At UNFCCC COP25 on December 4, 2019, C2G and leading experts called for urgent global discussions to address governance gaps in CO2 removal.

Claire Fyson, a Research Analyst at Climate

At UNFCCC COP25 on December 4, 2019, C2G and leading experts called for urgent global discussions to address governance gaps in CO2 removal.

Claire Fyson, a Research Analyst at Climate Analytics and co-author of "Governing Large-scale Carbon Dioxide Removal: Are We Ready?", highlighted specific governance challenges related to large-scale CO2 removal, using Bio-energy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS) as an example.