At the forefront of the climate crisis, Miami is hosting three conferences in the coming days to discuss possible solutions. Two of them will focus on how young people are being affected and what they might be able to do.
, which is holding a conference this Sunday at the Ransom Everglades Middle School campus to push for climate action.will bring together 250 researchers, activists and civil servants between ages 18 and 30., featuring speakers like Vice President Kamala Harris, pop star Gloria Estefan and scientist Bill Nye.
More than 45% of respondents said their feelings about climate change negatively affected their daily life and functioning. "Climate anxiety and distress were correlated with perceived inadequate government response and associated feelings of betrayal," the study found.Sunday's event will include a slate of speakers, workshops and an art contest. Youth climate activist Will Charouhis, a Ransom Everglades student who founded the nonprofitto climate change: no new fossil fuel projects anywhere, no continued deforestation anywhere and a transition to 100% renewable energy by 2030.
Bouyoucef said she's optimistic her generation will make progress, since today's youth are motivated and tech-savvy. "By cultivating this interest so early on, I am confident that we are supporting the next big innovators," she said.
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