EarthPlex - Climate Platform for Teens

Easy Ways Teens Can Spread Climate Awareness on the Internet A lot of teens feel concerned about climate change but do not know what to do. Fortunately, EarthPlex provides teens with incredible opportunities to use their voices for good. Any teen interested in spreading environmental awareness should take advantage of the following opportunities: Write an EarthPlex post For teens interested in writing, creating EarthPlex posts is a golden opportunity. We frequently publish new posts, and many of them are powered by a fleet of young writers who care about the planet. EarthPlex could not run without young people to write posts. Visit our "Submit a Post" page for instructions about how to feature your work on our site! Become our Creative Director EarthPlex has been searching for a Creative Director. We've received submissions but are still open to more submissions from tech-savvy teens. The Creative Director will create posts for our social media pages . Learn more and appl...

Instagram Accounts Young Environmentalists Must Follow Instagram is one of the most popular forms of social media among Gen Z. There are a plethora of accounts that cover environmental justice, and we're going to highlight just a few of them. EarthPlex - (@earthplexmedia) Of course, we must mention our own Instagram account! We post on Instagram each time we release new content on our website, so be sure to follow! Also, by following us on Instagram, you get early access to our upcoming posts! Altruists (@altruistslb) Altruists empowers Gen Z to make social change in their communities! KeepEarth (@keepearthorg) KeepEarth posts extremely useful content about world issues. Their posts maintain a consistent and attractive appearance.  Youth v. Oil (@youthv.oil) Youth v. Oil is "fighting against the oil industry and for climate justice!" YOUTH.IFY (@youth.ify) YOUTH.IFY describes itself as "a global youth-led platform dedicated to connecting Gen Z environmentalists for c...

5 Eco Tips from Earth Leaf ⏱ Read time: 2 minutes Caring for the Environment helps people, animals, and our habitat, but it can be challenging to know where to start. Fortunately, @earth_leaf on Instagram  posts tips on how to help our planet. I compiled a few of them and gave my thoughts. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Save the Earth 🌍 (@earth_leaf) There's a reason people say that gum takes seven years to digest, and even if that isn't true, it is true that gum takes a long time to biodegrade . If you're a gum chewer, consider using sustainable alternatives that decompose quicker. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Save the Earth 🌍 (@earth_leaf) Snail mail requires cutting down trees and fossil fuel emissions from transportation. Email emissions are much lower. If you would like to receive emails when EarthPlex posts, you can follow our (FREE) mailing list by clicking the menu icon on the top left corner...

    The Best YouTube Channels for Climate Education I watch a lot of  YouTube like most teenagers do. While many people waste their time watching PewDiePie and Logan Paul, I try to learn as much as I can on the video platform. I watch a lot of videos about our planet, so I compiled a list of some of the best channels to learn about climate change. Our Changing Climate Our Changing Climate is perhaps the most well-known YouTube channel that focuses entirely on climate and the environment. The channel posts biweekly videos covering topics such as consumerism  and potential solutions to the climate crisis . I strongly recommend this channel for anybody who wants to know how our lives affect the Earth. Hot Mess Hot Mess is a PBS Digital Studios channel that covers a variety of topics related to climate change. They cover the basics of climate science in an easy-to-understand way. This channel is best for curious viewers who want to know the fundamentals of climate c...

 The Best Environmental Sources  Like many of you reading this, I am interested in climate change and the environment as a whole. As a climate blogger, I must have adequate sources to maintain the integrity of this website. Citing sources is necessary every time I include information that I didn't previously know (contrary to my beliefs, there's a lot that I don't know). I decided to compile some of the most trustworthy sources for when you're curious about the environment, ranked in no particular order.   EarthPlex (Yes, us!) How could I not include the site you're currently on!? EarthPlex is a blog and climate platform guided towards teens. We frequently post high-quality content about climate change and how to live a more ethical life. As a NY Times featured platform , we feel the need to contribute accurate information to educate teens on humanity's biggest challenge. You can read more about us in our mission statement .  World Wildlife Fund (WWF)    ...

5 Ways to Help the Environment During the Coronavirus Pandemic These are strange times. It seems as if the world has paused, but it is still here and it needs your help! Even though you are only one person, your actions have a great influence on the Earth. So, what can you do to help it? 1. Do Not Hoard Items You Won’t Use It seems there is a shortage of everything now, but treating every day like there is about to be a zombie apocalypse is nonsensical. There will be enough food to feed our mouths and enough toilet paper to wipe our tushes. Buying boxes of products you will not need to use adds to the panic and requires more manufacturing, increasing your carbon footprint. Only buy what you will use. 2. Unplug Electronics take up electricity, obviously, so spending hour after hour on them is not shrewd if your goal is to use less energy. During a pandemic, it seems natural to waste time on Netflix and Instagram, but something has to power your device’s battery! And that something r...