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Nature Quest: The Climate-Kid Question

Nature Quest: The Climate-Kid Question

Short Wave
13 min
27 May
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Gen Z and younger millennials are the most climate literate generations the world has ever seen. They learned about climate change in school; now, it's part of how they plan for the future, including for jobs, housing ... and kids.So, what do experts say about how to navigate the kid question? In this installment of Nature Quest, Short Wave speaks to climate journalist Alessandra Ram about the future she sees for her newborn daughter. Plus, how do we raise the next generation in a way that's good for the planet? Resources discussed in this episode include:Jade Sasser's book, Climate Anxiety and the Kid QuestionKimberly Nicholas's High Impact Climate Action GuideElizabeth Bechard's book, Parenting in a Changing ClimateThe Climate Mental Health Network's Climate Emotions WheelGot a question about changes in your local environment? Send a voice memo to [email protected] with your name, where you live and your question. You might make it into our next Nature Quest episode!Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy