As the existential threat of climate change fuels anxiety among Gen Z, many channel that climate anxiety and anger into music. “Once young people have an outlet for their grief, it can start to transform.”
In a survey of Americans 18 to 24 years old, Gen Zers report high rates of mental health challenges, struggles with effectively performing work, and worries about the future, according to a newly published report.
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According to a new Center for American Progress (CAP) report cited in this article, Gen Z is “America’s most pro-union generation” and is even more pro-union than older generations were at their age.
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The fact that close to half of all internships are unpaid creates a real access and equity issue for low-income students. Gen Z wants to change that.
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Deloitte’s 2022 Gen Z and Millennial Survey reveals that both generations put climate change just behind the cost of living as their top societal concern. In addition, young people’s concern for the environment shapes their choices, from what they eat to where they work.
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In this FastCo article, we learn that many Gen Zers is rethinking the traditional education path and questioning whether pursuing a four-year degree is right for them.
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The winners of the World Economic Forum’s Youth Climate Action Challenge, young climate innovators from around the world, will receive support to scale their impact.
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Many young people have turned to work as a way to channel their eco-anxiety in a positive direction. They have found that working for something bigger than a paycheck brings them a sense of purpose.
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Our #ImpactCreator series profiles diverse youth leaders and professionals who are amplifying their voices to accelerate meaningful social and environmental change around the world.
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This New Yorker article explores how Sunrise models itself on the civil-rights movement and wants to create a mass movement, combining street protest with policy negotiation.
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Bioneers highlights just a few incredible next generation movement activists who are taking on the mantle of climate leadership.
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Written by a student at Columbia University’s Climate School, this opinion piece provides an overview of the limited climate change education taught by middle-and high-school science teachers throughout the United States and what is being done to properly educate students and teachers alike on climate science.
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According to a recent PBS NewsHour survey in partnership with The Generation Lab, growing research shows young people are increasingly experiencing what’s known as “climate anxiety.”
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Generation Now is a TIME documentary that premiered in November 2021 at COP26, the United Nations’ climate summit. It tells the story of the youth climate movement and how it has revolutionized the way both politicians and the media speak about climate change.
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This article from the Sierra Club Magazine profiles five young climate activists and showcases how they connect and educate international audiences via social media.
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According to a new report, a third of Gen Z says that climate change is a top concern and the climate crisis is pushing young adults to pursue more sustainability-focused career paths.
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The winners of the nationwide contest sponsored by T-Mobile, the T-Mobile Foundation, and Ashoka are awarded seed money and mentorship.
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Our #ImpactCreator series profiles diverse youth leaders and professionals who are amplifying their voices to accelerate meaningful social and environmental change around the world.
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High schooler Ndidi Opara shares her perspective on the need for students from privileged communities to understand the socio-economic disadvantages of low-income schools to truly address climate justice.
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Read this perspective on the importance and need for an intersectional climate curriculum in K-12 education, written by youth organizer and high schooler Mia DiLorenzo.
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