Youth Advisory Council

Hundreds of expired oil drums (large metal cylinders) sit in a pile outside.

Concurrent Crises: Cancer Alley & the Fight for Environmental Justice

Driving through Louisiana’s Cancer Alley, a nearly 100-mile stretch between Baton Rouge and New Orleans, the industrial landscape is impossible to ignore. Over 150 petrochemical plants, refineries, and factories dominate … Read more

So Last Season: The Environmental Impact of Fast Fashion and Textile Waste Exports

Due to a dependency on microtrends in American fashion culture, the last ten years have seen a dramatic increase in the production of single-wear garments—which has contributed to an excess … Read more

Park rangers lead a group of kids through a forest clearning.

Learning in the Environment: The Importance of Expanding Outdoor Education Across the United States

As students return to school this fall, education on climate change and the environment are becoming more prevalent in the classrooms. States, including New Jersey and Connecticut, are among the … Read more

The Case for a Youth Advisory Council: Young Leaders Guiding Climate Action

The Climate Equity Collaborative (CEC) was created by a group of leaders in nonprofit, government, and business organizations in late 2022 to engage youth and underserved communities in accelerating equitable … Read more