Press Room
Welcome to the TCI Press Room! Here you’ll find media resources, past coverage, and press releases, all curated to keep you up-to-date with the latest news and developments at The Climate Initiative. Explore our collection of information, access media assets, and stay informed about our mission to empower youth voices and drive climate action worldwide. Whether you’re a journalist, a partner organization, or simply curious about our work, this Press Room is your gateway to meaningful insights and impactful stories. Take a look at the world of climate advocacy and be a part of the global movement for a healthier, sustainable future.
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SD Faculty Selected as Featured Educator at Statewide Conference
From San Domenico School
We are delighted to announce that our very own Social Studies Teacher Kathy Hagee has been accepted as a featured educator at…
Leia Lowery takes the helm of The Climate Initiative
From Portland Press Herald
Come Jan. 1, the Kennebunkport-based youth environmental education and empowerment organization The Climate Initiative (TCI) will have a new executive director…
The Climate Initiative Announces New Partnership with FEMA
From Maine Public
A new partnership between The Climate Initiative and the Federal Emergency Management Agency will ensure youth voices are included in…
Climate action at center of San Diego Public Library programs
From Asian Journal
The City of San Diego Public Library (SDPL) has launched a series of free, interactive workshops and programs to bring…
How one Maine town is working to enact a climate action plan
From News Center Maine
Michelle Radley is a third-generation Mainer. She is working with others across the state on The Climate Initiative…
Tourist Destinations and Climate Change: How to Travel Respectfully
From Teen Vogue
With lots of sandy places to spread a towel, shipwreck diving sites, and waves begging to be surfed, the Outer Banks of North Carolina have all the ingredients for a dreamy beach vacation…
The groups connecting new Mainers with climate activists
From Bangor Daily News
Reza Jalali came from Iran to live in Maine 37 years ago and cannot remember a hotter, dryer summer here than this one…
New Mainers invited to Portland climate event
From Portland Press Herald
The Greater Portland Immigrant Welcome Center and The Climate Initiative are hosting “Celebration of New Mainers & Climate Action”…
Nine creative leadership positions every nonprofit needs
From Forbes
Whether a business is in the for-profit or nonprofit space, certain roles are needed in every kind of organization to ensure it starts…
How To Create Customized Nonprofit Donor Experiences
From Forbes
Personalizing interactions with donors is one surefire way for a nonprofit organization to create lifelong supporters of their mission…
Navigating And Growing A Nonprofit During Times Of Crisis
From Forbes
While the Covid-19 pandemic has been a disruptive force across all industries, it also bore a sort of cultural reset—a renewed vigor in the workforce…
RSU 21's Melissa Luetje named York County's Teacher of the Year
From Seacoast Online
Kennebunk High School teacher Melissa Luetje beamed with pride, leaning back in her seat and placing her hands over her heart, as though to say…
Kennebunk High students shine spotlight on threats to local salt marsh and what can be done about it
From Seacoast Online
The salt marsh on Langsford Road in Kennebunkport is facing its fair share of environmental threats, but keep the faith: students at Kennebunk High School have been keeping their eye on it…
Portland Museum of Art announces winners of 1st sustainability art prize
From Portland Press Herald
The Portland Museum of Art on Friday announced six winners of the new Tidal Shift Award, created to recognize teens and young adults exploring climate change through their art…
UNE climate and justice teach-in illuminates how climate change hits home
From Mirage News
Hundreds gathered on the Biddeford Campus on Wednesday, March 30, to engage in multiple conversations about the state of climate change…
When Climate Change Breeds Anxiety, ‘Actionism’ Inspires Hope
From Triple Bandit
For those who live in geographically vulnerable areas and experience disaster, climate change grief is growing dramatically…
Silicon Valley climate innovations need to focus on inclusion
From GreenBiz
The climate crisis demands bolder action from all of us. For tech leaders and corporate executives, this means uplifting the communities around them…
Emerging leaders weigh in on what's missing from corporate climate action
From GreenBiz
As alarm bells continue to ring and draw attention to the climate crisis, governments and the business community are being urged to respond more swiftly…
Indeed allowed us to really find the very best talent
From Indeed
A nonprofit climate change organization needed to scale quickly to achieve its goal of empowering 10 million youth voices for climate action…
Bill proposes pilot program to help Maine schools teach climate change
From Spectrum News
A plan in the state legislature to fund more climate change training for teachers got support from dozens of students, educators and environmental advocates at a public hearing Tuesday…