Climate change. It's more than a crisis - it's an emotional weight. Feelings of hopelessness and fear can easily weigh us down as we try to see the light at the end of this tunnel. How can we move forward when the future feels so uncertain? As a youth activist, Daryn Tarasewicz offers a unique perspective on what it means to turn fear into an instrument of change, sharing her journey from a frightened young girl to an empowered climate citizen. Daryn Tarasewicz is a youth climate activist and highschool student. Since joining the activism group Youth v. Oil, she has been speaking with government officials, planning events, and leading and mobilizing youth across the county. As a hardcore treehugger, she has an unwavering love for the natural world and believes frontline action is necessary to preserve it. Through education and outreach, Daryn aims to inspire the next generation of passionate activism to fight for a better future. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx