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Aug 23, 2024

Naperville Sun: Naperville teen helps initiate state law requiring climate change be taught in schools

Illinois is joining a handful of states across the country that have made climate change education a matter of law. And it’s in part thanks to a student from Naperville. Over the past year, recent Neuqua Valley High School graduate Grace Brady helped create and write House Bill 4895.

Aug 19, 2024

Naperville Sun: Future of addressing climate change may just lie in the hands of young women

When it comes to looking after our planet, it seems the future may just be in female hands.

Jul 9, 2024

Naperville Sun: Making Naperville more bike accessible the goal of both a team of nonprofit interns and the city itself

The last time Naperville updated its bike plan, 19-year-old Riley Leu was barely a toddler. Now she and a group of climate-minded young adults are devoted to seeing the plan mature with them.

Apr 23, 2024

NCTV17: Area students pitch sustainability ideas at inaugural BLAST event in Naperville

Area high school students recently took part in the inaugural Building Leadership Around Sustainable Transformation, or BLAST, event at the DuPage Children’s Museum.

Mar 12, 2024

Daily Herald: Naperville BLAST program to foster young environmentalists, connect generations

BLAST, which stands for Building Leadership Around Sustainable Transformation, pairs students with mentors to create projects that tackle pressing environmental issues.

Mar 6, 2024

NCTV17 Spotlight: Build a sustainable future with Accelerate Climate Solutions

Spotlight interview highlighting one of our interns.