In its third and most expansive year yet, the Mini-Grants for Outdoor Learning Program has helped over 30,000 students from schools in every county in Maine get outside the classroom and into the natural world. The Maine Environmental Education Association distributed mini-grants to teachers for up to $1,500 each to spend on everything from purchase equipment for outdoor recreation, rain and snow gear, outdoor classroom building supplies, field trips, educator professional development, and garden and science exploration.
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Amid the chocolate-covered cheesecake on a stick, the 4-H pavilion and the carnival rides, you ll find the Clean Energy Corner at this year s New York State Fair. A half-dozen groups in the state have collaborated for what they say is an informative and entertaining look at clean-energy options across New York. There will also be activities such as solar-bead bracelet making and a virtual-reality headset where a person can tour a solar farm. .
Youth climate activists in Maine are working to enshrine "the right to a clean and healthy environment" into their state s constitution. It is called the Pine Tree Amendment, and activists say it is part of a growing movement nationwide, aiming to hold the government accountable for policies contributing to climate change. Audrey Hufnagel, a high school student and organizer for Maine Youth for Climate Justice, said the amendment would be on par with the right to free speech. .
Restaurant workers are feeling the heat now more than ever as they battle hotter working conditions due to climate change, and they are calling for safer regulations in the workplace. A recent study conducted by Restaurant Opportunities Center United, titled "Beat the Heat: Restaurant Workers Fight for a Safe and Dignified Work Environment," highlighted the urgent need for improved working conditions in the face of rising temperatures. The report revealed elevated temperatures not only increase the likelihood of workplace injuries, illnesses and fatalities but also lead to chronic dehydration and long-term kidney damage. .