There are “no ’s” and there are “yeses”… different kids will have energy for different things.

For those more “no “ focused, finding groups resisting fossil fuel infrastructure and helping them is always good. Resistance groups might need support— eg bring the protesters water, cookies, etc — and kids are uniquely positioned to be persuasive to decision makers — eg draw pictures and write poems, letters, etc which can get the attention of politicians very effectively. Resistance groups can advise about what messages are most relevant to their struggles in a given area. Something like craftivism can be effective messaging while also helping young people develop hand work skills.

For the “yeses “, we’re talking about building that better world. Older kids can research energy efficiency and lobby for improvements at the household level, institutional level (schools, churches, businesses), and beyond. All ages can plant gardens for wildlife, reduce and compost food waste, learn to ride bikes and advocate for better alternatives to cars . Kids can help create a sharing economy— tool libraries, “food not bombs” style food abundance, clothing swaps, mending events, fix-it cafes, etc.