Thea Sebastian

Thea Sebastian is the founding executive director of the Futures Institute, a nonprofit policy advocacy organization focused on advancing community safety and youth opportunity. She is also the former policy director at Civil Rights Corps and previously worked stints in local government, at the White House Domestic Policy Council, and as a special education teacher in the South Bronx.

Visitors walk near a “Stop Extreme Heat Danger” sign in Badwater Basin salt flats.

As Global Temperatures Rise, So Does the Potential for Violence As Global Temperatures Rise, So Does the Potential for Violence

Hotter temperatures can increase aggressive behaviors, making violence more likely during the accelerating climate crisis.

Aug 26, 2024 / StudentNation / Ilana Cohen and Thea Sebastian

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