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Albany, NY – CHILDREN AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION - CLIMATE CHANGE -
There has been a great deal of publicity and controversy global wide about climate change. Indeed, the problem is universal.
It's hard enough for adults to separate what good science is from the scare mongering. Ever wonder how difficult it must be for children? Just look at what they are exposed to in the media and at school. What are children learning about climate change?
For some answers, we speak with several 8 and 9 year old students at the British School in Amsterdam. Then we seek analysis from Australian Psychologist, Dr. Susie Burke. And we also look at the marketing of climate change with Solitaire Townsend, co-founder of Futerra, a communications company specializing in sustainability issues.
Radio Netherlands Marnie Chesterton and Fiona Campbell contribute to this timely report.
Glenn Busby reports. (17:57)
As we mentioned in the show, if you would like to read more information about
environmental education for children, here are some sample links to help get you
started:
http://www.epa.gov/kids
http://www.childrenoftheearth.org
http://www.kidsforsavingearth.org
THE ACADEMIC MINUTE
"GOING GREEN" -
We welcome a new weekly series to TBOOK.
The Academic Minute features professors from top institutions of higher education around the United States. They explore topics ranging from updates on groundbreaking scientific research, to what's new and exciting in academia.
This week's episode is called Going Green, and features Dr. Nicholas Leadbeater, Assistant Professor of Chemistry at the University of Connecticut.
The Academic Minute is hosted by Dr. Lynn Pasquerella, a celebrated philosopher and medical ethicist, and President of Mount Holyoke College. (2:30)