Children’s TV & The Climate Crisis
From Jane to the Octonauts, Children’s TV Is Taking on the Climate Crisis
Experts say these shows can help parents talk about a thorny subject — and inspire hope.
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How Many Kids Can You Fit In A Tesla Model 3?
Yesterday, Majella, Tess, and I were invited to be part of the Cedar Creek Primary School Eco-Festival Day. Tess was a hit. While I did the boring part of explaining what a megatrend was and letting students, parents, and teachers know how many electric vehicles were being sold around the … [continued]
First-ever Honda CRF-E2 Electric Dirt Bike for Kids! (w/ Video)
The first-ever electric Honda motorcycle is here! (Kinda.)
Time To Turn Off The Engine
The momentum is building in Australia for anti-idling zones around schools. The UK and Southern California have already brought in bans for ICE cars idling in drop-off zones. Research study after research study is showing the damage that diesel and petrol exhaust do to young, developing lungs. Not to mention … [continued]
Volcon Runt Is A Child-Sized Version Of The Grunt Electric Off-Road Motorcycle
Hot on the (w)heels of Volcon ePowersports’ release of its off-road electric motorcycle comes news of the company’s newest model, a child-sized version of the fat-tired, high ground clearance, quick recharge time, and ruggedly-built Grunt, with the appropriately named Runt. Moto-riding parents often hear from their kids, “But mom and … [continued]
7-Year-Old Elon Musk Fan Has Flown A Cessna 172 As A Trainee — 3 Times
Here’s a heartwarming story that came across my feed. Reuters reports that Graham Shema, who is 7 and from Uganda, has become a legend in his country. Shema has a wealth of aircraft knowledge and budding flying skills — at only 7!
Kids Get Parents To Buy Electric Cars
According to Peugeot, “more than half of children surveyed in Britain want their parents to be more environmentally friendly, including switching to electric or plug-in HYBRID vehicles.” And these are seriously kids, not young adults — 7–12 years old. 1,235 such children were surveyed.
#1 Kid Biking City In Nationwide Challenge
Originally posted on Bikocity. It is month #6 of an 8-month evaluation and inquiry set on naming the best U.S. city for “everyday biking.” This past month focused on choosing the “#1 kid biking city.” PeopleForBikes is defining “everyday biking” as “casual, utilitarian trips around town.” According to the official results, agreement (on the … [continued]
Fujitsu Teaches Children to Build Solar Cars from Plastic Bottles
The company Fujitsu Ten is trying to interact with the community — in the City Office in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan, they are now holding the 4th Annual Summer Vacation Craft Classroom.
