[Student Reporters] Teens taking "green" beyond the trend

by Paul Kim Student Editor, Cerritos High School Grade 12

If our generation is to ever coin a term or phrase for itself "environmentally conscious" should suffice. Countless scientists politicians and environmentalists have relentlessly warned us of the pending environmental apocalypse if we are to continue our erroneous ways against planet earth. Frightful images of the ice caps melting and trendy 100% recycled products have got us all obsessed. More bicyclists can be seen en route to work wind turbines are spanning across the country and people are gearing their entire lives to lessening the carbon emissions entering into the atmosphere. What we have found noteworthy is that even the youth can partake in this movement. We chose to comment on this modern day trend as it has come to define our very generation finding ways to "go green." Mother Nature is waiting.