On January 29, 2026, the New Leaders Initiative hosted a virtual panel featuring 2025 BYA alums Inaam Chattha and Kyle Trefny. Chattha discussed establishing a safe space for youth experiencing

On January 29, 2026, the New Leaders Initiative hosted a virtual panel featuring 2025 BYA alums Inaam Chattha and Kyle Trefny. Chattha discussed establishing a safe space for youth experiencing climate anxiety.

Trefny shared his journey from fearing fire to adapting and coexisting with it as a firefighter. The conversation was facilitated by BYA alum Jess Rimington, founder of One World Youth.

The global transition from fossil fuels to cleaner energy, including battery storage, is vital for environmental protection. However, this shift requires "transition minerals," whose extraction

The global transition from fossil fuels to cleaner energy, including battery storage, is vital for environmental protection. However, this shift requires "transition minerals," whose extraction frequently causes new displacements and dispossession of Indigenous Peoples' territories.

This series aims to inform and educate Indigenous Peoples about their right to free, prior, and informed consent regarding minerals found on their lands.

Acknowledgements include music by The Halluci Nation and Ziibiwan, an image of mining in Bolivia, and voices from Cultural Survival: Diana Pastor, Galina Angarova, Mariana Kiimi, Shaldon Ferris, and Jess Cherofsky.

Jeff Corwin explores the Great Plains' interconnected species. He aids bison re-establishment with Native American tribes and conserves black-footed ferrets, once thought extinct. Ferrets

Jeff Corwin explores the Great Plains' interconnected species. He aids bison re-establishment with Native American tribes and conserves black-footed ferrets, once thought extinct. Ferrets critically depend on prairie dogs, a keystone species decimated by habitat loss and Sylvatic plague, nearly causing their extinction. The species was famously rediscovered by a dog named Shep.

Conservation efforts involve canine teams, like Melissa Steen and Tule, locating ferrets in prairie dog burrows. Spotlight teams, including Chamois Andersen, then find and trap ferrets at night. Biologists like Jessica Alexander collect vital data and administer life-saving vaccines against Sylvatic plague, ensuring this fragile population's survival.

Volunteers significantly impact the Energy Innovation Act's momentum by securing support from local community leaders. Join CCL's Action Coordinator Todd Elvins and leader Jess Wilber for a

Volunteers significantly impact the Energy Innovation Act's momentum by securing support from local community leaders. Join CCL's Action Coordinator Todd Elvins and leader Jess Wilber for a webinar on effective "grasstops" outreach.

This session provides strategies for identifying and prioritizing leaders, determining actions, and leveraging endorsements to build support in your community and beyond.

Access presentation slides: cclusa.org/cvt-grasstops. Further training is available on the CCL Community Training Page: community.citizensclimate.org/topics/grasstops-engagement/engaging-community-leaders.

Discover international climate policies and their global implications. CCL's Cathy Orlando and Jess Wilber will guide you through Canada's climate actions, culminating in a mini-negotiation

Discover international climate policies and their global implications. CCL's Cathy Orlando and Jess Wilber will guide you through Canada's climate actions, culminating in a mini-negotiation simulation with representatives from the United States and the United Nations.

For additional resources, including the slide deck and other #CCL2020 presentations, visit: cclusa.org/presentations. To get involved with Citizens' Climate Lobby, join here: cclusa.org/join.

Jessica Elliott, a senior at Davenport Central, addresses the critical issue of ocean plastic pollution. Her talk presents compelling statistics and practical lifestyle changes to reduce

Jessica Elliott, a senior at Davenport Central, addresses the critical issue of ocean plastic pollution. Her talk presents compelling statistics and practical lifestyle changes to reduce individual impact on marine environments.

Deeply passionate about the ocean since her first visit, Jessica plans to pursue a degree in marine biology. She also mentors the youth philanthropy group Teens for Tomorrow, demonstrating her commitment to community and environmental stewardship.

This presentation was delivered at a locally organized TEDx event. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

Driven by witnessing the connection between injustice and environmental degradation, Jess Grady-Benson co-founded the Claremont Colleges Fossil Fuel Divestment Campaign in 2012. She led the

Driven by witnessing the connection between injustice and environmental degradation, Jess Grady-Benson co-founded the Claremont Colleges Fossil Fuel Divestment Campaign in 2012. She led the campaign to a victory at Pitzer College in 2014, securing fossil fuel divestment.

Post-graduation, Grady-Benson continues building the youth climate justice movement through the national Fossil Fuel Divestment Student Network. As a coordinating committee member and Director of Training, she plans strategic direction, designs leadership programs, and trains young organizers nationwide to advance divestment and a just transition.

Jess received a prestigious Brower Youth Award for her impactful contributions.

Her work centered on fostering fossil fuel divestment campaigns across college campuses, primarily achieved

Jess received a prestigious Brower Youth Award for her impactful contributions.

Her work centered on fostering fossil fuel divestment campaigns across college campuses, primarily achieved through comprehensive student training initiatives.

Beyond Plastics and Earthjustice submitted public comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, detailing extensive human exposure to vinyl chloride, a known carcinogen. Since 2010,

Beyond Plastics and Earthjustice submitted public comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, detailing extensive human exposure to vinyl chloride, a known carcinogen. Since 2010, illegal releases of this dangerous toxin have occurred every five days, highlighting the harm caused by insufficient oversight.

These findings were announced at a virtual news conference on March 26, featuring speakers from both organizations, community residents, and environmental advocates.