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By: Lolla Nur, UpTake Fellow The House Education Policy committee met on Feb. 23 at 1pm to discuss HF3243 (Rep. Davnie), HF550 (Rep. Jordan), and HF3434 (Rep. Frazier). All three bills passed and were moved to the House Committee on Education Finance.  HF3243 proposes a task force and assessment of what’s needed in Minnesota schools […]

Addressing the accelerating climate crisis must include the creation of environmentally friendly schools and curricula that educate young people about the perils of climate change — and the role they can play in fighting it.

The Northern Express is making one of its first stops at Rustic Oaks near Moorhead Dec. 10-12.

The Northern Express is making one of its first stops at Rustic Oaks near Moorhead Dec. 10-12.

Will Steger reflects on past journeys and the changing polar landscape in the new film "After Antarctica."

Panels broadcast from Glasgow highlight Minnesota climate efforts.

Join us for a panel of COP26 delegates from the University of Minnesota (students, staff, and faculty) and MN non-profit Climate Generation: A Will Steger Legacy, moderated by Gabe Chan, Professor of Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy, and Kristen Poppleton, Senior Director of Programs for Climate Generation.Register to Attend. The delegates will share their personal climate stories, give us a preview of what to expect in Glasgow, and offer guidance on how to follow the negotiations...

Boise Climate Stories The power of storytelling combines science, perspective, and emotions to evoke personal connection and spark direct action. Boise Climate Stories is a multimedia storytelling platform that will bridge the gap between climate change happening here and now, with community-based solutions. Community members are encouraged tell their stories through video, audio, and physical arts to communicate how they are currently impacted by climate change and share what hopes they have f...

By Cathy Jordan In recent years we’ve seen images of young people from around the world speaking out to increase awareness of climate change and to demand action. After all, its certain impacts—if we continue on the current trajectory—will affect them more significantly than their parents’ or grandparents’ generations. Not all young people feel moved to act, however. Some feel paralyzed instead. “Climate anxiety,” a relatively new addition to our vocabulary, is a chronic fear of e...