Molds pose little harm until they thrive in indoor settings. Effective moisture control is essential to deter mold growth, which, when unchecked, can lead to allergies, asthma, and irritations in the eyes, skin, nose, throat, and lungs. This ability to pollute indoor air has garnered significant media attention.

The climate crisis is a child’s rights issue. Within this intergenerational reality is where the well-being of future generations depends upon what actions we make today. As global warming and climate change worsen, so do numerous extreme events, such as heat waves, mudslides, droughts, wildfires, and flooding. So much pressure is put onto the youth as they are being born into these already existing troubles. But is this simply pressure to change the world, or is it something deeper?

In 2020, a study by former EPA officials found that 13 oil refineries across the country released elevated levels of another kind of pollution, Benzene, into mostly minority neighborhoods. 57% of the people living within three miles of the refineries were people of color.

Electric vehicles (EVs) are seen as a crucial measure in mitigating climate change due to the road transportation sector being responsible for 15% of energy-related emissions globally. The market for electric vehicles is in fact booming. In 2022, EVs made up 14% of all new car sales, compared to just 5% in 2020.