Commentary: 7 lessons from my journey in youth climate advocacy
“Whose future? Our future! Whose planet? Our planet!” Our chants echoed through the streets of Chicago, carried by a group of individuals united in purpose. Our voices demanded accountability and action from those above.
Amid the crowd at a climate protest organized by the Fridays For Future movement, I felt a surge of empowerment, marking one of the first moments of my climate journey and an experience that ignited my passion for advocacy.
As a student at the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy, I’ve always been drawn to scientific inquiry to understand the world around
