We all share a concern about climate change and its effects on the world and on our future. To that end, Bluedot wants to hear from you about plans and actions you, your friends, your school, and/or your community are developing in response to this crisis. One student’s question can spark another student’s inquiry. It’s time to share what we are thinking about and trying, as we move forward on this issue together.

We also know that the threat of climate change resonates with many of us on a personal, as well as a public level. We want to hear about that too. Just remember that the more specific and particular one’s story, the more universal it becomes. Anyone can say they’re worried; but tell us about the moment when you “got” the reality of climate change and we can really connect with you and your experience. It’s easy to talk in generalities about nature; but paint the picture of your favorite hike and we will be on the trail by your side, reflecting, as you do, what is worth preserving.

Lots of us know about (and read!) the excellent reporting on the climate crisis in national publications such as The Guardian, NY Times, and Washington Post, as well as in online climate-specific newsrooms, such as Grist. But we know there are a lot of big ideas in smaller places — a lot of ingenuity, hard work, and community spirit that doesn’t make the news. We believe that, by telling these stories, we can not only share ideas, but we can also offer some hope and evidence of change. Let’s learn from each other.

In order to share those stories, Bluedot is creating a diverse network of correspondents of all ages and experience to seek out and share those stories — in words, in photos, in infographics, in video — with the broader Bluedot community via our national and local websites. Each student dispatch will answer one or more of the following questions: