Tag: children
Stop Fossil Fuel Advertising Say Canadian Health Professionals
In an open letter to our government, Canada's health professionals are telling key officials that fossil fuel advertising is fuelling a public health crisis,...
Dear Adults: You Are Failing Us On A Global Scale
"The fundamental goal of the adults in any society is to protect their young and do everything they can to leave a better world...
Climate Education in Schools Is Key To Tackling The Climate Crisis
The importance of education in preparing our children and grandchildren for their future cannot be overstated. Young people—under 18 years of age—make up almost...
Humans Can’t Be Healthy On A Sick Planet
Below2C welcomes Elaine Blacklock as its latest guest contributor. Elaine is first and foremost a practicing physician. She is also Dr. Air Care, a...
Speaking The Truth About Coronavirus And Climate Change With Kids
There are a lot of links that can be made between coronavirus and climate change. In this article, Harriet Shugarman writes that the two...
Helping Kids Convert Climate Angst To Climate Action
“Climate change, ecological degradation, migrating populations, conflict, pervasive inequalities, and predatory commercial practices threaten the health and future of children in every country,” says...
Seven Tips To Make Your Holiday Season Greener
Harriet Shugarman is a recognized climate influencer and connector for parents (both mamas and papas) on solutions for the climate crisis. She is an...
#AllHeartsOnDeck: Save Youth From Climate Despair
Eco-anxiety is very real. There is a clear link between climate change and mental health. A 2017 report by the American Psychological Association outlines...
Parents In The Age of Climate Change
“Climate change offers a unique parenting challenge: a steadily-rolling disaster to which we all contribute, punctuated by periodic events and mounting scientific evidence. It...
Climate Action: It’s Time To Switch to Cathedral Mode
Let's imagine for a few chilling moments that our house is on fire. That our house is being destroyed, falling apart in front of...