Kids Fight Climate Change

Introducing our Action Calendar! 🚨 🗓️ Get ready to make a difference with our new Action Calendar! Filled with fun events and activities, it’s your guide to taking climate action and inspiring others. Each day features exciting events, projects, community clean-ups, and creative challenges. https://lnkd.in/eRfiWrPR At Kids Fight Climate Change, our mission is to empower the next generation to take bold action against climate change and advocate for a sustainable future. That's why we're thrilled to share with you the Action Calendar, which curates dozens of climate events to make climate action accessible.

📣 📣 New intern application live! Kids Fight Climate Change is looking for a Climate Journalism Intern to assist in news articles, research, and outreach while learning the intimate details of a nonprofit. This internship provides a unique opportunity to work in a small, tight-knit organization that tackles global issues and facilitates real-world experience. It is perfect for passionate individuals with writing and research skills who are eager to learn about journalism and climate change while engaging with their local community. Experience with journalism is not a prerequisite, and this internship can provide either an introduction to journalism or the next step in a student’s journalism career. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/eEivy-jZ Internship Duration: 12 weeks from the start date, with the possibility of an extension Hours: 6-8 hours per week Location: This is a virtual, asynchronous position that can be completed from anywhere in the world. Applicants from the United States will be given preference. This is an unpaid position. A small stipend may be available if work is exemplary and continues beyond the initial 12 weeks. Interns are eligible for volunteer or school credit, depending on their institution’s policies. Key Responsibilities: 1. News articles: Publish one news article per week covering a current event surrounding the issue of climate change.  2. Action Calendar: Research climate events each week that Kids Fight Climate Change can share. 3. Outreach: Liaison with journalists and the public to share Kids Fight Climate Change’s message with the world. Qualifications: • Are a current junior/senior in high school or enrolled in an undergraduate program • Excellent writing and researching skills • Strong communication skills • Good time management Questions? Reach out to Ajani Stella at ajani.stella@kidsfightclimatechange.org. #internship #journalism #climatechange #student

Citizen science is an emerging tool in climate research, where scientists rely on the public to gather data. This method helps scientists engage others and opens new ways to collect data. Citizen science has already been implemented in many ways across the world: thousands of projects rely on millions of people to collect and analyze scientific data, with projects ranging from microbiomes to water quality. #citizenscience #climatescience #climatejustice #climateeducation #kidsfightclimatechange

3.6 billion people worldwide are vulnerable to climate change, according to the World Health Organization. This number will keep increasing as climate change worsens. Between 2030 and 2050, climate change will cause 250,000 deaths from undernutrition, malaria, diarrhea, and heat stress alone. This statistic shows us the need for global action to stop climate change's impacts from reaching more people. The present-day effects will compound, affecting even more people in the future. The health and climate risks are disproportionately in populations with low income and regions in the Global South. These groups lack much-needed necessities, including clean water and medical supplies, needed to combat the health risks brought on by climate change. They become trapped in a climate cycle as they become even more vulnerable to climate risks, continuing the problem. #climatechange #climateaction #climateeducation #impact #kidsfightclimatechange

Women often bear the brunt of climate-related disasters and environmental changes due to their social and economic roles. They are more likely to face barriers in accessing resources, information, and decision-making processes, making it harder for them to adapt to the changing climate. Additionally, women are often responsible for caregiving and food security, which can become more challenging in the face of climate change. Addressing gender inequalities and empowering women is crucial in building resilience to climate change and ensuring sustainable development for all. #women #genderinequality #climateaction #climateeducation #kidsfightclimatechange

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has” –Margaret Mead #inspirational #activism #climateaction #climateeducation #kidsfightclimatechange

Join Kids Fight Climate Change at the Columbia Youth Climate Summit, where you can work with a school delegation to develop a climate action plan! We’ll be leading a workshop about engaging others in climate action, alongside other incredible speakers. Register by March 17! Register here: https://buff.ly/4cf6Gn5

When we talk about intergenerational climate action, this is what we’re talking about. Great work Christina Torres!

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Fast food companies are destroying our planet and lying to consumers. In our latest #ClimateNews, we’re reporting on the fast food climate issue. According to a new report by The New York Times, fast food companies significantly contribute to global warming despite their pledges to reduce their climate impacts. Over half of the top 20 food companies worldwide that the Times examined have made no progress on their reduction goals, or even reported rising emissions levels. Read more below.👇 #fastfood #foodwaste #greenwashing #climateeducation https://lnkd.in/e-5KYQ2G