On June 1, our Climate Resiliency Program Manager, Ari Ettinger, and staff from Oregon Green Schools PDX had the opportunity to speak with six amazing high school climate activists from around Oregon. We talked about climate education, organizing tactics and philosophies, working on climate issues in rural communities, how to connect with other students and teachers, and how to deal with climate despair.

This conversation is full of practical insights and ideas for how to help support students in becoming climate leaders.

Enjoy.

Climate Justice Teach-in: Teaching Against Climate Despair, organized by PPS Energy and Sustainability Team, and co-sponsored by PPS Climate Justice Committee and the Portland Association of Teachers. 

May 23, 2022