Pima County Department of Environmental Quality and Ironwood Tree Experience came together to create the new Youth for Blue Skies program, this Spring.
TUCSON, Ariz. — For nine Pima County high school students, this Spring is dedicated to taking care of our planet."Climate change is a growing issue. It's really important for our community to be involved and educated," said 16-year-old, Samantha Miranda.
"Being here in Southern Arizona, we face a lot of different climate issues. Some of those are related to sun and heat that increases every year. Also, around emissions," said Rebecca Perez with the Ironwood Tree Experience. "We want them to be the inspiration for others, to create change within the community, to drive less and really think about their own impact on the environment, air pollution and climate change," said Pima County Department of Environmental Quality Senior Program Manager, Natalie Shepp.
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