Al Gore’s recent documentary on global warming, “An Inconvenient Truth,” illustrates the importance of educating young people about their vital role as stewards of the environment. But just how do we accomplish this?

Increasingly, educators, policy experts and environmental professionals are recognizing unique learning opportunities associated with local brownfield redevelopment. By engaging youth in applied science and local economic planning, and by demonstrating the value of civic participation, brownfield education programs have the power to resonate with young people in the classroom and beyond. When students have the chance to use emerging technologies, such as Web-based GIS, and when they can channel their creativity into designing practical local solutions, their interest levels rise, making it easier to hold their attention. ...

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