Youth Leading the Charge: How Green Mountains Students Turn Lessons into Climate Action

A recent program at The Columbia Climate School in Vermont gathered 60 high school students to tackle climate change. Over two weeks, participants discussed regional challenges, designed Climate Action Projects, and received feedback from industry experts. Students like Anna, Vaishnavi, and Katana have since initiated local projects, inspired by lessons from the program, addressing complexities of climate-related incentives and sustainable practices in their communities. Their experiences reflect both the challenges and potential youth-led solutions in combating climate change.

I learned there are dozens of incentives, tax credits and rebates, but a lot of people aren't leveraging them because it's complex; it's all on different websites.

The Columbia Climate School provides a platform for motivated students to collaborate with experts and develop practical climate solutions tailored to their communities.

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