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Building
Leadership
Around
Sustainable
Transformation

Why BLAST

BLAST turns climate doom into environmental action, helping high school and college students see that they have the power to make a difference in the work to address the climate crisis and protect the environment.

BLAST programs include the BLAST Competition for high school students, BLAST internships, BLAST projects, and more.

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BLAST Programs

For high schools students

BLAST Competition

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Student-run projects supported by Accelerate Climate Solutions

BLAST Projects

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Open to high school and college students

BLAST Internship

From environmental justice to bikeability, our interns are contributing to many projects

Intern Projects

Learn More

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Past BLAST Competitions

Take a look at our past winners, participants, and projects.

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Thank You BLAST Sponsors!

Check out these amazing organizations who support BLAST and its cause.

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Become a BLAST Sponsor or Donor

Support our young environmental leaders and receive recognition for you or your business!

Thank you BLAST 2025 Sponsors!

Oak Forest Sponsors

Sponsors

Oak Tree Sponsors

Susan Greenwood

Sapling Sponsors

Linda Watkins
Roger Iliff

Acorn Sponsors

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Prekash Pedapati

Become a Donor or Sponsor Today!

Donate to BLAST

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