Implementing Your Climate Ideas

Ani Apresyan, a former BLAST participant, is a great example of turning your ideas into reality. Her 2024 project with her partner Emma Orend, Climate Commitment Call to Action, was made with the intention of raising awareness of Naperville’s coal problem. After the competition ended she could have stopped there, but Ani decided to continue raising awareness with the goal of leaving coal-powered energy in the past. 

Ani and Emma organized a rally to support the Say No to Coal Movement in Naperville. Ani still advocates for this today and participates at Accelerate Climate Solutions when she is home from college. 

Your project doesn’t have to just be an idea. Your vision can become a reality and the mentors in our community and at ACS will help you along the way. Check out Ani’s video to learn more about her project and how she implemented her ideas.