Monthly
theme: Young Climate Warriors
September is Young Climate Warriors month. Make sure to sign up for the Waste Wise News e-newsletter and follow Waste Wise Lane County on Facebook and Instagram to stay in-the-know!
Fast facts
Young people & climate change
Climate change is on the mind of our youngest citizens. A 2022 study collected attitudes about the climate crisis from 10,000 people around the world between 16-25 years. A few key takeaways include:
- 59% of youth and young adults said they were very or extremely worried about climate change
- More than 45% said their feelings about climate change negatively affected their daily life and functioning
- In all countries surveyed, nearly 62% said they were anxious about climate change, and about 67% said they were sad and afraid.
See the survey's full results at https://www.cbsnews.com/news/climate-change-anxiety/
Test your Young Climate Warriors knowledge
Compete against other readers and see how you fare with a short online quiz. Click this link, choose a nickname, and play. The game will be active all month. Information provided by: www.ourchildrenstrust.org.