Climate Change and Making a Difference for the Next Generation

[1 Minute To Save The World]

Global warming is a term used to refer to the dramatic changes in
climate that have been seen over the last few decades. It is a concept
specific to our generation because we have had the biggest influence
on global warming. Everything from the cars we drive to the products
we use can be harmful to the environment.

Younger generations are even more aware of the harrowing affects of
our carbon footprint than ever before. There are over two billion
people under the age of 18 and they have a very strong, collective
voice. Children can be very smart, socially responsible citizens
capable of participating in the discussion of climate change and how
it will affect their lives. They know how dangerous changes in the
environment can be if steps aren't taken soon.

Young people have tremendous resilience and enthusiasm-essential for
creating social and environmental change within their local
communities and worldwide. They are idealists who can still see the
beauty in the world and what may be. When you're young, you still
think you can change the world and the truth of the matter is you can.
1Minute Films have set out to prove just that.

1minutetosavetheworld, an environment non-profit organization, has
formed an online film campaign to raise awareness of climate change
and it's impact on the environment. Young people from around the world
have been submitting one-minute films on global warming and how it has
affected them personally or culturally. Their videos are clever, well
thought out, and sincere. Climate change is a global issue and does
not discriminate against whom it affects, an issue that youth seem to
understand very well.

The competition continues through to January 17th and while they have
seen incredible sources of inspiring creativity thus far, there is
still time to submit an entry and participate! 1minutetosavetheworld
wants you to know that it is in our hands to create change.