What Children Want Us to Know About Climate Change

Youth & intergenerational
Climate and ecological emotions
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Climate change can feel overwhelming. As we head up to Earth Day, some young people tell us how climate change makes them feel - and explore the best way to talk about it. Brief BBC animation featuring children's own perspectives on climate change, stemming from CPA member Caroline Hickman's research, offering guidance for having conversations with children.

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Climate change can feel overwhelming. As we head up to Earth Day, some young people tell us how climate change makes them feel - and explore the best way to talk about it. Brief BBC animation featuring children's own perspectives on climate change, stemming from CPA member Caroline Hickman's research, offering guidance for having conversations with children.

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