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Research Benefits
Long-term Habit Teaching environmental protection early instills habits that can last a
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lifetime.
Survey Of 46,045 Children
90% 89%
86% of teachers say kids should learn about climate 81%
change. Only 42 percent teach it.
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-Vox 73% Empowerment Teaching children to make a positive difference in their communities
Most still did not know much about global warming. For
example,one child said: “I think I heard about it, but I
don’t have a clear idea.”
-psychology today
Critical Thinking Encourage children to think critically about complex issues we face
Young people need to be aware that they will grow up
in a climate.
-world.
Students Students Feel Their Students Feel Students Feel They
Worried about Rights Will Be Not Enough Is Being Are Not
Connection Exposure to environmental education helps children develop a
Climate Change Affected Done Being Listened To
strong connection to nature.
-UNICEF
