Submitted by Mary (not verified) on October 5, 2007 - 18:33.
This is such an important topic to discuss with our kids, as well as with each other as adults. As mentioned in this article, these conversations must be done in a way that makes kids (and adults) feel empowered to do something. It's also just as important for the adults in this world to lead by example. As a 50 year old woman I am amazed every time I go to an alternative energy/climate change event and look at how many in attendance are young people in their 20's. Thank goodness for these young folks! Where are all the people in their 40's, 50's, 60's?
I taught middle school science and we investigated climate change. The kids were more than willing to learn the content and what they could do. They were proud to bring information home to their families and most families were proud to alter their energy consumption even if they did so in a small way. It feels good to do something that you feel is morally right.
As far as the Sun idea mentioned above..."What if you're wrong?" If we are saying that humans don't have an impact on our climate and we don't respond in any proactive way...what if we're wrong? The consequences of this error are too grave to gamble with. It's long past time to stop that dangerous thinking and start making the changes necessary so our kids and grandkids don't have to deal with our ignorance and avoidance.
This is so important...
Submitted by Mary (not verified) on October 5, 2007 - 18:33.
This is such an important topic to discuss with our kids, as well as with each other as adults. As mentioned in this article, these conversations must be done in a way that makes kids (and adults) feel empowered to do something. It's also just as important for the adults in this world to lead by example. As a 50 year old woman I am amazed every time I go to an alternative energy/climate change event and look at how many in attendance are young people in their 20's. Thank goodness for these young folks! Where are all the people in their 40's, 50's, 60's?
I taught middle school science and we investigated climate change. The kids were more than willing to learn the content and what they could do. They were proud to bring information home to their families and most families were proud to alter their energy consumption even if they did so in a small way. It feels good to do something that you feel is morally right.
As far as the Sun idea mentioned above..."What if you're wrong?" If we are saying that humans don't have an impact on our climate and we don't respond in any proactive way...what if we're wrong? The consequences of this error are too grave to gamble with. It's long past time to stop that dangerous thinking and start making the changes necessary so our kids and grandkids don't have to deal with our ignorance and avoidance.