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Harper Horvath

Harper Horvath represents her generation in the climate crisis as an award-winning climate activist, youth organizer, and poet. She is the project editor for Planet Z and a chemistry lab technician in the Bertman lab at Western Michigan University, where she studies biology, sustainability, and journalism. Her favorite book is "Perfume" by Patrick Süskind, her favorite song is "Gardenhead/Leave Me Alone" by Neutral Milk Hotel, and her favorite tree is a Redwood.

Harper's Latest Articles

Planet Z: Climate anxiety meets Gen Z resolve

Born into a planet in crisis, Gen Z carries the weight of climate anxiety. Planet Z, our yearlong series created by Gen Z writers, explores what it means to come of age in the climate crisis — and how they’re meeting it with collective resolve.

Voices of Youth: A climate change education law in Michigan?

In this radio story, Voices of Youth Kalamazoo's Harper Horvath speaks with State Representative Julie Rogers about an important environmental literacy bill proposed by Rogers and 30 fellow representatives that could change the way climate is taught in the state.

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