youth – Elizabeth Trevathan

4 ways youth can fight climate change besides protesting

December 14, 2019December 12, 2020 22elizabethmt All Journalism Writing, Feature, RubicOnlineTagged climate change, government, greenhouse gasses, Greta Thunberg, protesting, youth

There’s more to do besides protesting to improve the environment. Here are four things that teenagers can do.

I am Elizabeth Trevathan, a sophomore at Macalester College in Saint Paul, MN. I am completing a double major in Geology and Geography. I was a student journalist in high school and Director of RubicOnline for two years. I was honored as the 2022 Minnesota Journalist of the Year by the Journalism Education Association. As a student journalist, I became passionate about science communication. You can find more information about my experience as a student journalist and my entire portfolio on this site.

I intend to pursue a Ph.D. in Hydrology and research the influence of climate change on the physical circulation of ocean water and its impact on coastal and glacial environments. I am eager to learn how to integrate remote sensing and GIS into this research. I recognize the importance of integrating science communication into this field to create better environments.