Overview
- The Howard County Conservancy confirmed receiving $11,000 for its Youth Climate Institute, citing standard checks after an initial website contact form message raised skepticism.
- The donation is part of Eilish’s publicly announced $11.5 million commitment from her Hit Me Hard and Soft tour to food equity, climate justice and carbon‑reduction efforts.
- At the WSJ Magazine Innovator Awards, Stephen Colbert announced the broader pledge on Eilish’s behalf as she urged ultra‑wealthy donors to give away more of their wealth.
- Founded in 2020, the Youth Climate Institute has engaged more than 700 students across chapters in 10 states through climate education, certification and community action projects.
- Program leaders say the funds will help recruit new chapters and seed student-led community initiatives, and student ambassadors welcomed the recognition from a high‑profile artist.