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Blueggs Newsletter MAY 2021

As well represented by Greta Thunberg (TIME 2019 Person of the Year), young people are increasingly taking up climate activism across the globe.

INDIANA IS NO EXCEPTION.

Last month, two high school students were recognized as "Hoosier Resilience Heroes" by Indiana University's ERI (Environmental Resilience Institute) for their contributions to their communities and the environment (ERI, IU). Angel-Hannah Akinleye (a senior at Riverside High School in Indianapolis), on the one hand, has led her voice to the importance of environmental justice and climate literacy in her community as a student director of Youth Environmental Press Team at her school and a member of the Indianapolis Mayor's Youth Leadership Council. Ethan Bledsoe (a junior at West Lafayette Junior-Senior High School), on the other hand, contributed to West Lafayette’s climate resolution and climate emergency declaration. He also confounded the youth-led West Lafayette Climate Strike, helped launch the Confront the Climate Crisis, a statewide network for student climate activists, and developed the Climate Kidz, a climate resilience campaign.

In addition, a climate strike was held by high school students at the Indiana Statehouse in March. There, high school students urged the state to declare a statewide climate emergency and demanded an immediate climate action plan. They stated that “The climate crisis is here, but Indiana has never treated it as what it is—a crisis. It is unacceptable to deny this fact as rising sea levels, droughts, wildfire and hurricanes undoubtedly destroy our country. Indiana has refused to take the necessary actions to prevent further global warming.” If declared, Indiana would become the first state in the U.S. to proclaim a climate emergency.

A poll conducted by the Washington Post showed that more than half of American teens are scared about climate change (Washington Post).

(Source: Washington Post)

In what they see as a battle for their future, young people are taking action to make significant changes in their communities.

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"Temperatures are projected to rise about 5°F to 6°F by mid-century. A rising average temperature increases the chance of extreme heat and reduces the chance of extreme cold, and it also changes the timing and length of the frost-free season when plants grow. These shifts will impact air quality, extend the growing season and the allergy season, and create more favorable conditions for some pests and invasive species."

Indiana’s Past & Future Climate, Indiana Climate Change Impacts Assessment

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Recycling bins have been placed at John H. Castle and Chandler Elementary Schools !

This year, school children will receive a sticker after they recycle their school supplies.

Thank you Walmart Newburgh and Old National Bank Newburgh for supporting our program!

THE PURPOSES OF THIS PROGRAM ARE

TO ADVANCE RECYCLING AND REDUCE WASTE GENERATION IN WARRICK COUNTY
TO SUPPORT CHILDREN IN NEED IN WARRICK COUNTY
TO SUPPORT TEACHERS IN WARRICK COUNTY
TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN TO BECOME AGENTS OF POSITIVE CHANGE IN OUR COMMUNITY
TO BUILD A STRONGER COMMUNITY

HOW YOU CAN HELP US

With your support, we can continue to help children in need, support local teachers, and protect our environment in Warrick County. We have over 1,500 children and teachers attending this event. Your gift will help us make a difference and make our community stronger. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit-charitable organization, and your donation will be considered tax deductible expenses. Thank you for your support!