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A kid’s guide to climate change (plus a printable comic)

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Are you a kid — or do you know a kid — who is learning about climate change?

Whether they’re asking about historic flooding or wondering about record-breaking temperatures, it can be hard to know where to start. So we made a guide about how it’s changing the planet and how to deal with the big feelings you might have when you hear about it. Click here to print a paper version of this comic at home or in your classroom, and here’s more information about how we made this.

You may have been hearing about climate change lately. When Gabriel Nagel was in 7th grade, he heard about it too. That all changed when he was in 8th grade, when a wildfire started burning near his house in Colorado in 2017. He and his family jumped into their car to get to a safe place.

Why we made this

Over the years we’ve created resources for how parents can talk to their kids about climate change. This time we wanted to make something specifically for kids as they’re processing their feelings. We also wanted to create a free resource for parents or teachers to use who are looking for ways to help their kids understand how the planet is changing.

Our methodology

We talked with scientists, psychologists and climate researchers to find the best information and proven practices for how to talk to young kids about climate change. We also interviewed several kids who have experienced climate disasters and have taken action in their local communities.

Who this is for

This comic is intended for kids ages 6-12, who are starting to hear about climate change or are starting to experience climate anxiety. But we hope it can be a resource for people of any age.





Access the full comic on NPR website.

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