From University of Nevada, Reno, Photo: From article, University of Nevada, Reno
The conversation about protecting the environment is broad in scope: Pollution, climate change and natural resource depletion are all important topics that urgently need to be addressed. Activists taking the initiative to drive change often inspire these discussions.
For example, assistant professor Jennifer Willett from the University of Nevada, Reno School of Social Work utilized a grant from the Corporation for National and Community Service to work with 15 high school students to gather photographic evidence of the impact of environmental disasters in their communities. The students and Willett then led community discussions about the photographs and developed a legislative bill as a way to learn firsthand about environmental activism.
This project demonstrates the importance of getting people involved in advocating on the environment’s behalf. While Willett’s project involved youth, environmental activism needs engagement from all age groups. Activists young and old can work together to bring us closer to protecting the planet for future generations to enjoy.
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