Young minds develop ideas to tackle climate change
Sixteen teenagers take part in a hackathon to devise ways to combat issues such as light pollution.
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Notable Quotes
"We just want people to be aware of what's going on, especially with major issues such as ocean pollution."
— Maryanne , Activist
"We wanted to talk about the cities and the sky and how it affects people and also wildlife."
— Baveen , Activist
"The main purpose is reminding young people that in the face of something really scary like climate change, there's a lot that you can do personally to make a real change."
— Alex Harrison , Activist
Key People
An ambassador for the youth-led campaigning organisation #iWill.
A 17-year-old participant in a hackathon focused on climate change.
Hannah legally changed her surname to Leonard-Ripley, reflecting her mother's maiden name and her husband's surname.
A 16-year-old participant who spoke about ocean pollution.
A participant in the hackathon addressing light pollution.
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Sixteen teenagers take part in a hackathon to devise ways to combat issues such as light pollution.
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