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Message: [QUOTE="Nehanda, post: 22543, member: 2262"] A high school student from Dar es Salaam wants more young people to help save the planet. Prisha Chheda joined a special trip to Antarctica. She studies at Aga Khan Mzizima School. Four other students from Africa went with her. She thinks young people can fight climate change better than ever before. "We have new tools and knowledge that our parents never had," Chheda said. "We must start early to make big changes as we grow up." Her time in Antarctica changed how she sees the world. She watched a pure land where small changes make big problems. The trip made her want to work harder to save nature. She learned important things about the seas. The ice that melts in Antarctica hurts fish and changes weather worldwide. To better understand these changes, she tested the ocean water. Chheda wants to share what she learned with other students back home. She plans to talk at school and tell people about her trip. "When you see these special places, you want to protect them," she said. Riaan Manser led the trip to Antarctica. He saw how it changed the students. They talked with experts about saving the Earth. "These young people gained real knowledge. They can speak with anyone about climate change," Manser said. The program started with students from South Africa. It grew to include all of Africa. Next, they want students from every continent to visit Antarctica. They hope these trips will help more young people understand why they must protect the Earth. Chheda proves that young people from Tanzania can help solve big world problems. Her story shows that anyone who cares about nature can make a difference. [/QUOTE]

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