It’s that time of (beautiful) year! It’s getting warmer and you’re longing for ways to spend more time outside.

It’s also that time of year when mosquitoes can make it difficult to be out....and we all too often jump to chemical means to control them.

Chemical sprays have been shown to cause many issues to both humans and the environment: delayed motor skills in children and chemicals getting into our water supply, to name a few.

Consider more natural options this summer to help our environment (and our health).

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- Discover natural ways to control mosquitos at https://cleanwateraction.org/2020/05/14/minimizing-mosquito-exposure-without-pesticides

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These days during the pandemic, the choice to actively fight against climate change might be taking a backseat to more pressing issues.

Not the case for various youth groups around the world. Here are two youth organizations working to help our planet.

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GLOBAL SHAPERS - BELGIUM

Belgium is one of Europe’s most congested cities. The Global Shapers hub there is committed to reducing pollution and traffic by promoting cycling. The project’s focus has shifted towards increasing its online presence, awareness-building and developing corporate mobility offers, where employers reward workers who cycle to work. https://www.globalshapers.org/hubs/brussels-hub

GLOBAL SHAPERS - AUSTRALIA

Australia’s emissions forecasts show that it is not on track to meet its Paris Agreement commitments. There are plans to help change this through Australia’s youth. Education and empowerment to 100,000 Australian youth is underway there. https://www.globalshapers.org/hubs/melbourne-hub

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Have you ever wondered what’s inside your smartphone?

Or, why forests are important?

30 days of nature-focused content and environmental adventures (for learners of all ages) is now available online (free, and when you have time).

Be sure to check out this amazing online series when you.....

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- Discover the details at https://ed.ted.com/earth-school

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Source & Photo Credit: UNEP and TED-Ed