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Planet Forward Correspondent | George Washington University

How education leads to youth empowerment and environmental involvement
Anna Papantonopoulos

SUNY Environmental Science and Forestry

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Two years after historic oil spill, Mauritian youth continue to grapple with the consequences
Zoey England

University of Connecticut

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A forgotten region looks to the future: Young Appalachians hope for unity
Rachel Freed

George Washington University

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From enemy to friend: How environmental education turns fear into fascination
Maya Levine

George Washington University

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Helen Bradshaw

Planet Forward Correspondent | Northwestern University

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After COP Conversations: Dr. Valerie Luzadis
Lily John

Planet Forward Correspondent | SUNY Environmental Science and Forestry

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University of Connecticut students reflect on COP26
Scott Wallace

University of Connecticut

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