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Since 1984, Environmental Defence has been inspiring change by connecting people with environmental issues that affect their daily lives in their homes, workplaces and neighbourhoods.

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Canada's Next Green Journalist (www.youngreporters.ca)

Canada’s Next Green Journalist is an annual competition looking for inspired stories, photos and videos about local environmental issues.

Are you:
- Between the ages of 11-14, 15-18 and 19-21 years-old?
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Canada's Next Green Journalist (www.youngreporters.ca)

Canada’s Next Green Journalist is an annual competition looking for inspired stories, photos and videos about local environmental issues.

Are you:
- Between the ages of 11-14, 15-18 and 19-21 years-old?
- Someone who enjoys writing, taking photos or making videos?
- Passionate about environmental issues and want to make a difference?

This year’s themes:

- What’s your litter solution? (age categories 11-14 and 15-18)
- What’s your waste management solution? (age category 19-21)

Show us the best in youth-led environmental journalism for a chance to win

A laptop, video camera, or digital camera
An all-expense paid trip to report on an environmental education mission
Cash for your school

Your work will also be published online.

Deadline: March 7, 2014
Canada’s Next Green Journalist is part of Young Reporters for the Environment – an international program by The Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE).
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