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Photovoice, poster activities, environmental monitoring, data visualization, participant observation, pre- and post-surveys, focus groups, and follow-up interviews were quantitatively and qualitatively analyzed to understand youth environmental health literacy, concerns, and capacity for action.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      Survey results indicated that 83% (\n                      <jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u202f=\u202f36) of youth\u2019s motivation to take action increased as a result of the training. Environmental health literacy was demonstrated by youth\u2019s knowledge and awareness of local environmental issues and solutions, highlighting environmental pollution from littering and industry, health issues like drug use, and a culture of stubbornness. Unique activities like Photovoice, environmental monitoring, and data visualization provided youth hands-on experiences to increase environmental health literacy.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Discussion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Trainings through the \u201cSTEAM in Action\u201d project allowed youth to surface taboo issues in their towns, while building the knowledge and skills to understand and address environmental justice issues in their communities. 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