What unique impact do young activists bring to the environmental movement?
” Submitted by Yvea Eaton, I-Yel Student Group, San Francisco “Young environmentalists bring a youthful energy to the environmental movement. Older people can be jaded, at this age the world is fresh to us, we see this as a responsibility, because some day it will be our world to take care of. Older generations have left this huge responsibility to us.” -Meghan White, College Prep HS, Oakland “There are many impacts that young activists make theat adults don’t, but I think one aspect of it is that young activists bring a kind of hope to the movement. Have you ever noticed how excited adult activists get when they meet you – a kid eager to help? Young people rekindle activist movements.” -Jonathan Wachter, College Prep HS, Oakland “Younger activists bring a fresher and creative impact where they can affect people (peers) through schools, while still having fun.” -Meghan Hesket, San Ramon Valley HS, San Ramon “They can share a healthy attitude towards the environment with older people &
