Last month's 350 day of action brought a lot of excitement and energy to the Climate movement (just check out Michael's recent post to get a sense of that energy), and showed us that young people continue to be a dominant force in the grassroots movement around climate policy.

ACE (the non-profit formerly known as Alliance for Climate Education) seeks to keep this tradition alive by bringing engaging presentations on climate change to high schools across the country. Its amazing network of educators includes climate scientists, performance artists, and even an interpretive ranger. You can learn more about the all-star team they've assembled on their team page.

The results of these presentations are incredible -- students walk away with deep knowledge of the climate science (perfect for correcting their parents) and a strong desire to alter their individual behaviors and even work towards policy changes.

An integral part of ACE's advocacy efforts is its Declaration of Energy Independence, written by 15-year-old ACE youth leader Alec Loorz. The declaration has a goal of 350,000 signatures (number seem familiar?). In order to get there, they've launched the world's first personalized music video -- see it for yourself and share with your friends here.

Aside from the video, we worked with ACE to craft an organizational website that appeals to the high school demographic. Teen-friendly design, social network integration, and abundant multimedia content all played a role in creating a fun and dynamic site for high schoolers who have seen an ACE presentation and want to take the next step. The site also provides resources for Teachers who want to lead classes about climate science or book an ACE assembly for their school.

We became involved with ACE because we believe strongly in their mission, and think they will play a huge role in developing the next generation of climate leaders. Share the video with your friends, sign the declaration, and help ACE fulfill its mission of educating America's high schoolers on important climate issues.