Climate Change for Kids

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There’s no doubt that climate change will be one of the biggest challenges that children today will face as they stare down this planet’s future. Young people are already among the most prominent activists working to make a change to affect this very real problem. You can cultivate and encourage your child’s passion for protecting our planet utilizing some of the below resources. And of course, be sure to check out some of the books from our booklist, either digitally or using contactless pickup.

 

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For parents with very young children, teaching your children about climate change without scaring them can be tricky. Here are some resources to check out:

 

 

 

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Here are some other great resources for kids who already have some understanding of climate change and are interested in learning more about how they can get involved.

 

 

 

  • Greta founded Fridays for Future, a youth-focused organization encouraging kids to work to change their communities. 

 

  • Find out more about Mari Copeny, the 13-year-old activist from Flint, Michigan who brought attention to the water crisis with her thoughtful writing when she was only 8. Read about her and her Flint Kids initiatives on her website. 

 

Climate Change Booklist for Kids

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