September 18, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 150 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

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            IMPORTANCE OF TEACHING CLIMATE CHANGE IN SCHOOLS

  (Ms. LEE of California asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. LEE of California. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
importance of teaching climate change in schools.
  This Friday, on September 20, students from around the world will be 
protesting the need to combat climate change. Led by Greta Thunberg, a 
climate activist from Sweden who boldly skipped school to protest the 
need for more climate action, her act of defiance has evolved into a 
movement and set precedent for a generation of climate activism. More 
than 25 percent of America's students are taking action to urge us to 
address climate change.
  In order to meaningfully act upon our climate change and eliminate 
climate change, young people need education on its causes, 
consequences, and possible solutions. That is why I am introducing a 
resolution to support climate change education in American schools.
  It is a fact that American students do not learn enough about climate 
change. We need to teach every young person the human impacts of 
climate change and how to address our warming planet before it is too 
late. I urge my colleagues to support this important resolution and to 
hear the voices of the students protesting in Friday's climate strikes.

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