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Earth Day is April 22nd, but there is no need to wait until Thursday to start joining the action! You can join TODAY.

Click the link below to find information about each event and reading recommendations! All events are virtual and free. 

April 20th, 2:30 PM ET

Organized by Earth Uprising International and Earthday.org, this is a four hour summit led by international youth climate activists. The list of speakers is extensive and impressive. Names you may recognize are Greta Thunberg, Mitzi Jonelle, Maria Serra Olivella, and many more. There will be 8 sessions, including the opening and closing, that cover topics like protecting democracy, climate education, climate migration, transitioning to renewable energy, and the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference (COP26).

April 20th, 7 PM ET

Presented by Hip Hop Caucus and partners, this event will take an intersectional look at justice and climate. Topics like pollution, the pandemic, and police brutality will be presented through an environmental and racial justice framing. Find out how these things are all connected by . 

April 21st, 7 AM ET

This summit is led by educators around the world to discuss how education and climate change are and can be interconnected. Topics include climate change pedagogy, the Education International Manifesto for Quality Climate Change Education, and panels with leaders in climate change education from Morocco, New Zealand, Brazil, Panama, Colombia, Canada, and more.

Interested in these topics? Can't make the events?

Here are some great books that cover similar themes available at the Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ Library! Find them either in the (download the Libby app!) or check them out from the Main Campus Library.