A survey shows over 90% worry about the issue.
Over 90% of midlands students fear climate change, while two thirds say it should be a separate school subject.
That's according to a Climate and Nature Summit survey of over 1000 pupils nationwide.
Green schools such as Colaiste Iosagain in Offaly are already running green initiatives to reduce plastics, collect litter and drive down carbon emissions.
But student Saul Whelan says education is key to changing attitudes:
Laois/Offaly Speech And Language Therapy Services ‘Beyond Crisis Point’ - Carol Nolan
SLT positions have remained vacant in the region for over three years.
Defence Forces To Hold Training Exercise In The Midlands
The training exercise will take place from today until Wednesday.
Offaly Widow Set To Inherit €5.5m Fortune After Dispute
The estate of the late Joe Grogan has been administered with Lisa Flaherty named as the sole heir.
Three Midlands Hotels Listed in Top 100 List
Ballyfin Demesne was listed in the top 20.
Road Safety, Anti-Social Behaviour And Drug Issues Discussed At Laois Safety Meeting
Laois Local Community Safety Partnership held its first meeting last week.
HIQA Finds Westmeath Nursing Home Compliant Across Key Areas
Bethany House in Tyrrellspass was found to be in good standard for care.
Trump To Lift US Tariff On Irish Whiskey After Talks With Shane Lowry
The current 10% tariff is set to be lifted only in Ireland.
Lowry Breaks Title Drought With Magnificent Irish Open Victory
The 2019 Open Champion dominated the field at Doonbeg.
