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LTE: Youth are keeping climate issues at the forefront

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The Eco Club of Stratford District Secondary School, led by Sammie Orr, pictured, and Thomas Sheldon recently led a rally to show that climate change is a local issue.

A reader responds to our recent story about Stratford city council voting to implement a new Green Recognition program. The program highlights community initiatives that limit climate change impacts. Coun. Jo-Dee Burbach commended Sammie Orr, a high school student, who spearheaded the working committee that put the program together. 

Read the story here: https://www.stratfordtoday.ca/local-news/new-program-aims-to-recognize-innovative-climate-change-work-6237774

To the Editor: 

I am delighted that Sammie Orr has been recognized by Councillor Burbach for her outstanding leadership in climate change. The world needs Sammie and young people like her. Thank you Sammie. 

Dariel Bateman

Stratford