Episode 8: Climate Conversations with Kids & Adults (Double-Length Episode for Earth Month!)

Everyday Climate Champions

Special double episode to celebrate Earth Month! While we know that talking about the climate crisis can lead to action, it can be a tough topic to bring up with family and friends. We get tips from Anu Ramamurty, founder of Kat Kid Adventure, an organization educating young children about the climate. We also hear from Marcia Pugsley, a retired clinical social worker and grandmother. Learn how to have fun, meaningful climate conversations with the children and adults in your life. Great guest quote: “We believe it's never too early to talk to kids about climate change.” Keywords: #climateconversation #climatediscussion #climatechat #talkingclimate,#kidsandclimate #seniorsandclimate #climateanxiety #climateeducation #environmentaleducation #climateaction #climateliteracy

Host: Dalya Massachi

Transcript at: https://bit.ly/3WZGhCU

Recap blog post: https://bit.ly/47PTUth

Related Websites: - Kat Kid Adventure: https://www.katkidadventure.com - “Why the under 10s need to be part of the conversation on climate”: https://climatechampions.unfccc.int/why-the-under-10s-need-to-be-part-of-the-conversation-on-climate/: Article by Anu Ramamurty on why to talk climate with kids - Climate literacy resources: https://www.sierraclub.org/sfbay/climate-literacy (compilation of resources on climate education in local school districts) and https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240AB285 (the California State bill) - Studies mentioned in this episode: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41558-019-0463-3, https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/school-thought/201502/study-finds-habits-in-children-take-root-age-9, https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/12/201207142306.htm : Recent reports on studies in Nature Magazine, Brown University, and the University of Bath (respectively) - Blueview shoes: https://today.ucsd.edu/story/sustainable-sneakers-uc-san-diego-scientists-create-the-worlds-first-biodegradable-shoe - Info on the compostable sneakers mentioned by Marcia Want to be an Everyday Climate Champion right now? Please share this podcast with a few friends, family, or colleagues.

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