Green Options

As kids become more aware of the tough environmental issues facing their generation, we increasingly see them speaking about about the problems and often even taking action. Climate change is a hot topic of conversation these days (pun intended) and the more that kids are aware of what it means the higher the chances that they can help salvage the planet for future generations.

This video calls for the President to lead by example on climate change by planting a food garden in the White House. Says Roger Doiron, the creator,

“This video was made to support the “Eat the View” campaign, a citizen-powered effort to petition the next President to show leadership on global issues such as climate change and food security by converting part of the White House’s 18 acre grounds back into an edible landscape. It made sense in the past for [...]

For the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Bali, Indonesia, Oxfam asked young people to draw pictures showing the effect of climate change on their communities in developing countries.

Emmanuel Tonggun of Uganda, age 15, described how heavy rainfall and too much sun destroy vegetation and decrease soil fertility.