In this episode, Vanessa and Belle say goodbye to Growing Up Green, and reflect on what they learned in each episode. In episode 2, we were introduced to environmental economics through tourism and COVID-19 social impacts. In episode 3, we covered the challenges of environmental education. In episode 4, we examined interdisciplinary learning in education and literature. In episode 5, we discussed the development of youth activism, and environmental social media outreach. In episode 6, we took a look at the US electoral college and made important distinctions on what makes environmental policy. In episode 7, we discussed the importance of nature-based environmental education, and what it means to get kids outside. Now we will say goodbye to our hosts in episode 8 and reflect on our journey. Thank you for listening!

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