Generation Carbon

Hey Gen C Changemakers. This is Generation Carbon. The podcast where kids like you, help grownups like us, save the planet.

We know you have tough questions about climate change, and we believe you deserve the answers!

In this episode of Generation Carbon, we are learning about Bugs! What will happen to insects with a warmer climate? And what about eating insects? Will that help the planet?

Our Science Sparks come from Aaron and Simon, Gen C Changemakers in Virginia and Grand Rapids, Michigan. We hear what’s going on firsthand from Edie, Callie Caterpillar & Spencer Sparrow. Learn more from Stephanie A. Dole, Ph.D, The Beetlelady and Gen C Super Scientific Story Reporters Kate and Tilly from Toronto, Canada. Dalia, from Ontario, shares what she thinks life in 2050 may look like.

Gen C Changemakers. We’d love you to get involved. If you’d like to ask a question or submit your super scientific findings in a future episode, we need Gen C science-minded story reporters on the climate case! Have your grownups visit thecarbonalmanac.org/kids to sign up.

This podcast is a part of the Carbon Almanac Network of Podcasts.

Supervising Producer: Jennifer Myers Chua. Senior Producer: Tonya Downing. Expert Outreach Advisor: Tania Marien. Written by: Carolanne Petrusiak with support from Kristy Sharrow. Hosted By: Jennifer Myers Chua, Edie Chua. Talent: Sam Schuffenecker, Olabanji Stephen, Steve Heatherington Editor: Jennifer Myers Chua. Project Co-ordinator: Jen Ankenmann. Shownotes: Amanda Hsiung-Blodgett

Hey Gen C Changemakers! This is Generation Carbon. The podcast where kids like you, help grownups like us, save the planet. We know you have tough questions about climate change, and we believe you deserve the answers!

In this episode of Generation Carbon, we are learning about Polar Bears. Polar Bears are hungry, and it’s getting warmer. Will they go extinct? 

Our Science Spark comes from Bryn, a Gen C Changemaker in Collingwood Canada. We hear what's going on firsthand from Edie, Pepper Polar Bear & Professor Walrus. Learn more from Alysa McCall, Director of Conservation Outreach at Polar Bears International and Gen C Super Scientific Story Reporters at the Elementary Studio - Acton Academy at Serenbe.

Gen C Changemakers. We’d love you to get involved. If you’d like to ask a question or submit your super scientific findings in a future episode, we need Gen C science-minded story reporters on the climate case! Have your grownups visit thecarbonalmanac.org/kids to sign up.

This podcast is a part of the Carbon Almanac Network of Podcasts.

Supervising Producer: Jennifer Myers Chua. Senior Producer: Tonya Downing. Expert Outreach Advisor: Tania Marien. Writers: Tonya Downing, Kristy Sharrow. Hosted By: Jennifer Myers Chua, Edie Chua. Talent: Leekei Tang, Olabanji Stephen. Sound Design: Sam Morley. Editor: Jennifer Myers Chua. Project Co-ordinator: Jen Ankenmann. Shownotes: Amanda Hsiung-Blodgett

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"What will happen to bugs? If climate change gets bigger?"

"How is it possible there is so much plastic in the ocean? How did the plastic get there?

"What pollutes the air and how does it pollute the air?"

"I'm worried the polar bears won't have enough food because of climate change, will they go extinct?"

Hey, Gen C Changemakers! Generation Carbon is the podcast where kids like you help grownups like us save the planet.

Kids like you have tough questions about climate change and we believe that you deserve the answers. And this is why we made Generation Carbon, a podcast for curious kids. We'll hear from friends, animals, classrooms, scientists, experts, and change-makers like you. And if you're interested in submitting your own super scientific findings for an episode, we need Gen C science-minded story reporters on the climate case!

Have your grown-ups visit thecarbonalmanac.org/kids for more information and be sure to subscribe because we'll see you soon.

Let's change the world. Changemakers!