This generation grows up knowing that they will experience the increasingly destructive impacts of climate change in their lives and that halting global warming will be an extreme challenge.
This brought back memories of when we had experts come to our schools and give talks. I always loved that. What a different experience it must have been to do it online, though.
I makes me feel equally hopeful and sad that kids today are learning about climate change at a young age. I bet a lot of parents are learning alongside their children as it was not something my generation was taught at school. At least not to any important extent.
Children are our future and education is going to be key.
So nice that you get to talk to young ones about climate change. At 11 I had never even heard of the term. I can't even say for sure my daughter had and that was in the late 90's. Unfortunately these young ones will need to learn this stuff early.
Good morning, the Sun is beaming . . . and so is your Planet newsletter, thank you Alexander
There is a growing list of online free Climate Change (short) courses and lessons for adults' if one likes to get up to speed . . . or to catch up with an 11 year old (-:
Be on the same page about climate change with the younger generation and help them, dive in today and enjoy lifelong learning . . .
Search for "Free online Climate Change courses" .
Here is an example: It includes well-known institutions
Hopefully the reach of these classes will soon be globally, we have to be the living change and speak the language, otherwise the issues may not compute.
How interesting! And wonderful that your broad knowledge is shared with these inquisitive young minds! I’m also very impressed that 11 year old children are so conversant in these vitally important subjects. It gives wonderful hope & assurance that the future of the planet will be in far better hands than it has been in the past. If only we can protect it long enough for them, as better prepared & capable adults, to be the leaders of tomorrow. Thanks for sharing this delightful & hopeful posting today.
I really love this article and obviously highlights a strong perspective from both of us that knowledge and a curiosity and freedom to learn is truly a gift, especially when it comes to the planet. It shows not only the importance of encouraging an eager mind but a responsibility from older generation to educate, both themselves and to help the next generation have a positive impact. Thanks Alex.
I appreciate your deep perspective. Indeed, multilateral action is imperative. I am pleased Biden has this stance but worry greatly, given the growing global authoritarianism brought on in great part by the destruction of truth in social media and news. Addressing this, through education and policy seems equally imperative. How wonderful you speak to schools to inspire a passion to care and act.
This brought back memories of when we had experts come to our schools and give talks. I always loved that. What a different experience it must have been to do it online, though.
I makes me feel equally hopeful and sad that kids today are learning about climate change at a young age. I bet a lot of parents are learning alongside their children as it was not something my generation was taught at school. At least not to any important extent.
Children are our future and education is going to be key.
So nice that you get to talk to young ones about climate change. At 11 I had never even heard of the term. I can't even say for sure my daughter had and that was in the late 90's. Unfortunately these young ones will need to learn this stuff early.
Good morning, the Sun is beaming . . . and so is your Planet newsletter, thank you Alexander
There is a growing list of online free Climate Change (short) courses and lessons for adults' if one likes to get up to speed . . . or to catch up with an 11 year old (-:
Be on the same page about climate change with the younger generation and help them, dive in today and enjoy lifelong learning . . .
Search for "Free online Climate Change courses" .
Here is an example: It includes well-known institutions
https://www.edx.org/learn/climate-change
Hopefully the reach of these classes will soon be globally, we have to be the living change and speak the language, otherwise the issues may not compute.
How interesting! And wonderful that your broad knowledge is shared with these inquisitive young minds! I’m also very impressed that 11 year old children are so conversant in these vitally important subjects. It gives wonderful hope & assurance that the future of the planet will be in far better hands than it has been in the past. If only we can protect it long enough for them, as better prepared & capable adults, to be the leaders of tomorrow. Thanks for sharing this delightful & hopeful posting today.
I very much enjoyed reading this. This, my daughter’s generation, fills me with hope almost every time I’m around them. Thanks, Alex!
グレタ・トゥーンベリのような、若い世代の子供達は、気候変動に真剣に向き合っている。なぜなら、私達よりも、過酷な環境で生活せざる負えないからである。
I really love this article and obviously highlights a strong perspective from both of us that knowledge and a curiosity and freedom to learn is truly a gift, especially when it comes to the planet. It shows not only the importance of encouraging an eager mind but a responsibility from older generation to educate, both themselves and to help the next generation have a positive impact. Thanks Alex.
I appreciate your deep perspective. Indeed, multilateral action is imperative. I am pleased Biden has this stance but worry greatly, given the growing global authoritarianism brought on in great part by the destruction of truth in social media and news. Addressing this, through education and policy seems equally imperative. How wonderful you speak to schools to inspire a passion to care and act.
I adore that beautiful photo by Robert Collins!