Planetary Health
Quest believes that everyone should have access to knowledge, skills, and understanding needed to navigate and thrive in a changing climate future. Quest is creating programs to mobilize future generations to take action to improve our community!
Our goals are to:
1. Increase youth awareness and understanding of climate change.
2. Promote meaningful science-based climate action.
3. Create a united community of like-minded youth.
Email us if you would like to volunteer or donate to support youth climate action in our region.
Below are some of our current and past projects. To learn more about a project, click on the associated image.
2025-26 Tri-Valley Youth Climate Action Projects
Catalyzing Climate Literacy
Partnering with local school districts to advance climate literacy so all students graduate prepared to thrive in a changing world.
Mapping Heat Islands
Using Quest-designed mobile sensors to map neighborhood-level heat across the Tri-Valley and inform strategies that reduce heat-related health risks.
Assessing Local Methane Sources
Examining indoor and outdoor methane sources, including natural seeps and landfills, to better understand local greenhouse gas emissions.
Researching Native Plants & Soil
Exploring how native plants influence soil health and carbon storage to guide climate-resilient landscaping and planning.
Investigating Climate Change & Respiratory Health
Analyzing long-term climate, health, and allergen data to understand how changing conditions affect respiratory risk.
Improving Water Management
Applying satellite-based evapotranspiration data to support sustainable water use among local farmers, vineyards, and residents.
Past Projects
Livermore Climate Literacy
Fall 2024
Recognizing the current need for K-12 climate education, Quest high school interns researched and developed a Climate Literacy Resolution. The Resolution was presented to the Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District Board and approved on October 15, 2024.
Livermore Youth Climate Summit
September 9, 2023
The Livermore Youth Climate Summit was a one-day convening and interactive event for high school youth to gather and take action on climate change! Learn more here.
Program Team & Mentors
Amy Aines, Gina Bonanno, Joe Brabec, Ann Brown, Joel Bowers, Adrian Bueno, Alan Burnham, Caleb Cheung, Vaughn Draggoo, Peg Folta, Fenna Gatty, Dan Golub, JuNelle Harris, Matt Katen, Randy Simpson, Rick Stulen, Don Sweeney, Ally Tevrizian, Mitch Thompson, Maggie Tufts, Kristi Wang
Collaborators & Partners
