Muse: The magazine of science, culture, and smart laughs for kids and children

CARL SMITH

Carl Smith, 17, cares about climate change because it’s happening right in front of his eyes—and it’s serious. Super serious! The dire situation at home has turned him into a climate activist.

In September 2019, he flew from his small village of Akiak, Alaska, all the way to New York City. He joined forces with 15 other young people who came from all around the world. Their group included well-known climate activist Greta Thunberg. They submitted a legal complaint

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